South Africa’s agricultural sector has various institutions, organizations and committees that all play specific roles in supporting the sector’s growth and sustainability. One of the vital committees housed at the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development is the Crop Estimates Committee.
Nestled in Bedford County you can find the Turner Dairy Farm.Farming for four generations, and the last dairy farm in the county, Wayne Turner said they mostly rely on dairy and corn crops for profits.
"The 5.8 lakh farmers in the district, who had participated in the crop insurance at Re 1 scheme launched by state govt and are awaiting the settlement of their claim, are likely to get a sum of Rs 853 crore by mid-July," assured district guardian minister Dada Bhuse.
In Bavaria, the cherry harvest this season is projected to fall short, with an estimated yield of 1.93 million kilos, marking a 31% decrease from the previous year. The shortfall is attributed to adverse weather conditions, including spring frost, followed by heavy rain and hail, leading to widespread damage and, in some instances, total crop loss.
While the West Coast heat wave continues, the East is also contending with challenging weather conditions including a heat wave."The hot temperatures have definitely impacted markets," says Neil Mazal of East Coast Farms & Vegetables.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining is reporting significant damage to several facilities and agricultural projects following the passage of Hurricane Beryl over Jamaica on Wednesday.
North Carolina’s crops, including corn, tobacco, soybeans, and cotton, have suffered significant damage due to an ongoing drought. For only the second time since 2000 that North Carolina has seen an increase in drought classification for more than 50% of the state in one week.
Millions of people in Zambia are facing extreme hunger that will worsen as the planet warms further. We must not forget the poorest, who are suffering first and worst. Catholic social teaching's preferential option for the poor demands urgent action.
The National Council (NC) adopted the recommendation of compensation-related policies for human and wildlife conflict and crop damage due to natural calamities. Out of the 25 NC members, 21 supported the review report for compensation.
As the West Coast transitions from a mild June, it's gearing up for the summer's first significant heat wave, with the National Weather Service forecasting extreme temperatures. Northern Sacramento Valley is expected to see the mercury hit 118 degrees F, while Oregon's Willamette Valley could experience temperatures in the triple digits.
In Kelowna, B.C., an unprecedented winter cold snap led Jennifer Deol and her husband to remove over a hectare of peach trees from their orchard. Early January's extreme temperatures inflicted severe damage on stone-fruit trees and grapevines throughout the Okanagan Valley, destroying the buds destined to become this season's harvest.
The Czech Republic is set to experience a 77 percent decrease in fruit harvest this year compared to the five-year average, as reported by Martin Ludvík, chairman of the Fruit Growers' Union.
It has not been raining for months or, actually, it has not been raining as it should for years, and aquifers have shrunk. Reservoirs have therefore not been filled, so some have been empty for quite some time and others have reached a very low level.
With the National Weather Service warning of an imminent heat wave with temperatures reaching above 110°F in some areas of California for an extended period, growers and shippers weigh in on its effects on various commodities.
The table grape industry is preparing its transition from Sonora, Mexico to the Central San Joaquin Valley with many growers starting harvest next week. However, a heat wave with extreme temperatures could impact the front end of the season.
China's weather bureau warned on Thursday that a prolonged heatwave forecast in the country's eastern, central and southern regions in July may hit production of rice and cotton, as extreme weather continues to threaten its food production.