Drought and late-emerging winter wheat dealt a mighty blow to growers in Kansas and other parts of the Midwest during the 2022-2023 growing season.But now, a group of Kansas State University researchers and several colleagues are punching back, releasing a set of findings that just may hold some clues on how to help farmers bring in a good crop even in dry years.
West Virginians aren’t the only ones wilting in the recent heat waves — the state’s leafy inhabitants are a point of concern for state officials as severe drought conditions are expected to impact crop quality and yield across the state’s largely family owned-and-operated farms, leading to an emergency declaration by Governor Jim Justice.
Cotton is one of the most important commercial crops in India, accounting for around 23% of the total global cotton production. However, the recent Pink Bollworm (PBW) attack has become a significant threat, causing extensive devastation to the cotton crop, especially in Northern India.
Due to significant crop losses and income shortfalls, fruit producers in Brandenburg are calling for the state's assistance. Many fruit growers are left with almost nothing to harvest this year: they could hardly collect cherries and apples because the blossoms froze during frost nights in April.
Zimbabwe's cotton season has ended with an estimated 13 000 tonnes delivered by farmers, the lowest known production record, primarily attributed to the devastating impact of the El Niño-induced drought.
In the Danube-Tisza Interfluve region, crop losses of 50% can already be expected, and there is still no end in sight. Experts consulted by our newspaper warn that plants cannot withstand the current heat stress in the long term.
A farmer from Shropshire has said the industry must adapt to changing weather patterns, following significant rainfall this year which has led to crop failure for some.Despite sunshine making an appearance in recent days, overall the last few months have been particularly wet.
CM Pramod Sawant today assured the house that traditional farmers growing seasonal vegetables and fruits, whose crops have been affected due to incessant rains will be given due compensation before Ganesh Chaturthi.
Ongoing heat and prolonged periods without rain are stressing crops throughout the Mountain State and have the potential to do lasting damage, according to twoWest Virginia Universityexperts.
Patna: To address crop damage caused by Nilgai (blue bulls) and wild boars, the Bihar government has authorised the killing of these animals with the assistance of 13 professional shooters from the Environment, Forest, and Climate Change department.
Officials are warning farmers to be extra vigilant in the coming weeks asa "widespread fall armyworm infestation"continues to wreak havoc across crops inQueenslandand northernNSW— threatening winter cereals.
French farmers are calling on the government to provide financial aid as there’s a high risk that this year’s wheat harvest will be the lowest in at least a decade because of heavy rains.
Excessive rains in Karnataka's key coffee-growing regions have caused significant damage to the 2024-25 coffee crop, leading to berry droppings and fungal diseases. Growers estimate crop losses could reach up to 60%.
Cotton farmers on Monday expressed distress over damage to crop cultivated in three lakh acres due to incessant rains in the erstwhile Khammam district.K Narasimha Rao, a farmer from Enkoor mandal, said that because of the heavy rains, the plants wilted as they absorbed large amounts of water and fell prey to insects.
For some, deer are synonymous with the tranquil beauty of the countryside.However, for others, deer are a menace.Annually, deer are responsible for significant losses in the agricultural sector.
Last week was the driest yet of the growing season for U.S. Crop Watch corn and soybeans, though yield expectations largely held as most areas enjoyed comfortable temperatures.