Adapt or die pierces to the heart of the province’s new $70 million dollar Enhanced Replant Program to promote climate-resilient varieties of fruit in BC.In March 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food announced the program to support wine, grape, berry, and tree fruit producers after two consecutive winters with deep freezes that resulted in catastrophic crop losses.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers across Texas recover from recent flooding. Impacted producers should contact their localUSDA Service Centerto report losses and learn more about program options available to assist in their recovery from crop, land, infrastructure, and livestock losses and damages.
The chairman of the Tomato Out Growers Association of Nigeria (TOGAN) in Kano State, Sani Danladi, identified Tuta absoluta as the primary factor for the recent surge in tomato prices across Nigeria.
B.C. fruit growers are calling for more support from theprovince following years of extreme weather.On Tuesday, more than200 growers rallied in the town of Osoyoos in B.C.'s southern Interior— where the B.C. NDPcaucus is holding its retreat — to raise awareness about their struggles and askfor more help from the provincial government.
The European Union (EU) on Wednesday said it has made available 250,000 euros (over Rs 22.6 million) to assist those affected by the recent hailstorm and heavy rains that hit India’s northeastern state of Manipur in early May.
A total of 17,297 farmers across Kodagu have been distributed with the drought relief fund from the state. Sources confirmed that many other pending applications are still under scrutiny and will be disposed of shortly.
This year's unusually high rainfall levels have set new records inOhio, significantly affecting the strawberry crops at Bloom and Berries Farm inLoveland.Owner Jeff Probst says nearly half of their strawberry crops have been lost due to the rain, which may affect the availability of strawberries forsummerfruit salads and daiquiris.
Area farmers are assessing the damage after severe weather plowed through the South Plains Tuesday night.“It always takes the wind out of your sail of course,” said Keith Layton, a farmer in Lamb County.
Controller of Agricultural and Extension services in the Ministry of agriculture Dr Alfred Mwenefumbo on Tuesday urged farmers in the country to plant draught resistance varieties as one way of ensuring Malawi's attainment of food security.
India, with its rich biodiversity, faces a significant challenge of crop loss due to wild animals. This issue has profound implications for the country’s agricultural sector, rural livelihoods, and wildlife conservation efforts.
The early potato campaign in Andalusia, which is about 60% through, is on track to recording a drop of around 30% in the production."A spell of rain during Easter caused the appearance of pests, such as mildew.
Iowa farmers had an average of about two days available for field work last week due tosevere weatherthat spawned damaging winds, nearly 30 tornadoes and triple the typical precipitation, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Cumin farmers in the northern and eastern rural areas of Aleppo suffered financial losses as a result of weather fluctuations and rainfall at the beginning of May, just 15 days before harvest.
Heavy rain that continues to lash the district has inflicted heavy loss to property and crops. Crops worth Rs 11.9 lakh were destroyed, and five houses were partially destroyed in the district.
Though the rains have come much to the cheers of all, it will take a long time for the tea bush to recover from the adverse weather conditions.Adverse weather conditions due to inadequate rainfall in tea growing areas ofAssamwill result in an estimated 50-60% crop loss which will make cash flows difficult for tea producers.
The agricultural sector in India is undergoing a significant transformation due to the integration of advanced technologies like agri-tech drones with traditional farming practices. These innovations address issues such as pest infestations, diseases, and inefficient resource use, which significantly affect crop yields annually.