"This cauliflower campaign was not the best, as poor weather conditions and heavy rainfall between November and December resulted in a loss of area of at least 30%, caused by flooding of the fields, which blocked harvesting. The product losses affected the medium-late cultivars the most". This is what the president of Coop. Agr La Montagna, Giuseppe La Montagna.
"We cultivated 120 hectares of cauliflower for the current campaign, and despite the loss of 30% of the area we were able to sell well on both foreign and domestic markets.” The agricultural cooperative La Montagna was founded in 2008 by three brothers, Francesco, Giuseppe, and Antonio La Montagna, and their uncle Claudio Antonio, boasting a long family tradition of vegetable growers. The farm covers a total area of 300 hectares. The main products of the company are industrial tomatoes, cauliflowers, and potatoes. In addition to these are minor productions such as escaroles, turnip tops, and fennel, ideal for crop rotation. The farm owns 2 hectares dedicated to nurseries, for better management of the cultivation cycles and in order to reduce the production chain. La Montagna's products are all GlobalGAP certified. In addition, harvesting operations are mechanized, except for winter references. "Despite our ability to reduce losses, the winter reference campaign is to leave behind. On the contrary, endives are leading on the market." "For some time now, potatoes are being gradually replaced by industrial tomatoes. As a matter of fact, for the forthcoming campaign around 20 March, we will start transplanting 50% round and 50% long. The supply contract with La Doria, a tomato processing company, with whom we have been working exclusively for about 6 years, is confirmed again this year." "We have been supplying the Polish markets for about ten years now, which is a rewarding business. The most requested products are cabbages from November to date and new potatoes in April/May." "Looking to the future, we would like to be able to extend the zero residue on all our references and we would like to participate in innovative projects that use sensors and decision-making tools to monitor the phytosanitary status and humidity of the soil and, through a specific app, we would know when to intervene," concluded Antonio Iovino, technical consultant. Source - https://www.freshplaza.com2024 AgroInsurance International Conference: New Partners and Agenda updates
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Spain - 30% of La Palma's banana production has already been lost due to the advance of the lava
14.10.2021More than three weeks after the Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted, the lava that continues to flow from its interior continues to devastate everything in its path, destroying houses, infrastructure, and banana plantations. The production of Platanos de Canarias is the economic engine of the island, accounting for 50% of its GDP and 30% of the jobs on the island.
USA - Widespread root rot crop loss in 2022-23
Root rot has been established in some pea and lentil fields across North Dakota and Montana, with widespread crop loss observed in 2022-23. To help, North Dakota State University (NDSU) research is focusing on what farmers can do to reduce their root rot risk as they begin seeding their pulse crops this spring.
UAE - Unprecedented floods destroy greenhouses
The United Arab Emirates experienced a "historic climatic event", according to the National Meteorological Center, which stated, "The UAE experienced the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, and the "Khatm Al-Shakla" area in Al Ain received 254.8 mm of rain in less than 24 hours." That's the equivalent of two years' rainfall by the country's standards.
Philippines - P184-million crop loss to El Niño reported
Agricultural crops worth approximately P184.63 million suffered damage, while 3,427 farmers grappled with the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. Sylvia Dela Cruz, the provincial agriculturist of Capiz, reported that data from 13 municipalities showed 3,115.11 hectares of rice land impacted, with 852.41 hectares totally damaged and 2,272.70 hectares partially damaged.
Canada - The B.C. agriculture sector continues to face relentless challenges, one after another
Facing increasing drought, alarming climate change, high levels of food insecurity and a myriad of distinct microclimates in all parts of the province, farmers are continually searching for ways to mitigate their obstacles.
Cocoa prices hit records as West African yields decline
Cocoa prices broke $10,000 per ton for the first time in March, amid disease outbreaks and destructive weather patterns in West Africa. Cocoa futures were as high as $10,080 in New York at the close of the first quarter, having more than doubled this year – due to expectations of a shortage of cocoa beans, the raw material used to make chocolate.
Bangladesh - Climate change in the north-west
The north-west — Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions — of Bangladesh produces more than one-third of the country’s staple food, especially boro rice. The region has 40 per cent of the country’s total irrigated area and 30 per cent of the net cultivable area, with the highest average rice yield.
Canada - Blossoms arrive early, farmers fearful of April frost
All eyes are on the short-term weather forecast for local stone fruit farmers thanks to Mother Nature’s unpredictable ways. In a strange twist that saw this year’s mild winter help create an early explosion of healthy blooms over the past week, forecasted low overnight temperatures over the next two weeks could create a disastrous situation.
USA - USDA reminds agricultural producers to report damage or losses following inclement weather
During the spring time of the year we do see inclement weather conditions, something that has occurred quite a bit over the past few weeks across the country. Due to this, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) wants to remind agricultural producers to report damage or losses following inclement weather.