India - Hailstorm damages fruit crops in parts of Kashmir
17.05.2021 388 views
This weekend, a hailstorm and thundershowers lashed parts of Kashmir, after inclement weather for the last few days already badly damaged the Valley’s horticulture and agricultural produce.
Director Horticulture, Kashmir, Aijaz Ahmad Bhat said that the extent of loss caused to horticulture produce due to hailstorm was “around 40 per cent in some of the badly affected parts of Handwara and Kulgam”. However, Bhat said the final loss assessment was yet to be made.
“We are assessing the losses on daily basis. As and when we get reports of hailstorm, the departmental teams are rushed to the affected areas. We have been issuing advisories and guiding orchardists about how to manage and minimize further damage,” Bhat said.
Source - https://www.freshplaza.com
EVENTS
ScaleAgData Stakeholder Engagement Event
22.10.2024The ScaleAgData project is pleased to invite you to our second stakeholder event. Building on the discussions and connections formed during our first webinar, this event will focus on fostering collaboration among stakeholders, providing updates on our project’s progress, and outlining future opportunities for engagement.
09.10.2025
Mexico launches health, economic response to livestock screwworms
The re-emergence of the New World screwworm in Mexico, more than two decades after eradication, has triggered a health crisis with major economic repercussions.
09.10.2025
Greece Ramps Up Measures as Sheep Pox Outbreak Threatens Livestock
Greece is grappling with a growing outbreak of sheep pox, a viral disease spreading across multiple farming regions and endangering livestock producers’ livelihoods.
09.10.2025
Four land-based fish farms in Iceland partner on managing aquaculture waste streams
Four separate land-based fish farms in Iceland – First Water, Laxey, Samherji Fishfarming, and Thor Salmon – have signed a declaration of intent to work together to responsibly and sustainably manage aquaculture waste streams.
09.10.2025
Cambodia - Regenerative methods key to addressing challenges faced by agricultural sector
Regenerative methods are key to overcoming Cambodia’s agricultural challenges as they directly address critical issues like climate change vulnerability, severe soil degradation, low productivity, and economic instability, a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), observed yesterday.
09.10.2025
Bulgarian livestock breeders demand resignation of agriculture minister over vaccination delays
The National Sheep and Goat Breeders Association has called for the resignation of Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov and Food Safety Agency director Svetlozar Patarinski over delays in vaccinating animals against sheep pox, BNR reported.
09.10.2025
Abundant supplies and improved livestock sectors boosting Canadian feed demand
Different regions across Canada experienced a mix of growing and weather conditions, which affected crop and forage production in various ways this year.
08.10.2025
Parliament ready to start talks about simplifying EU agriculture laws
On Wednesday, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) reached a consensus on a negotiating position aimed at simplifying the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
08.10.2025
Oman studies private sector role in managing agricultural cities
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources is studying models to manage and operate agricultural cities and nurseries through the private sector, as part of efforts to create a more flexible and attractive investment environment.
