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.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today announced compensation to traditional farmers cultivating Cucurbits and other vegetables via the Chief Minister Relief Fund for losses occurred due to heavy rains in last 15 days.
Farmers impacted by severe weather in Illinois may be eligible to receive help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Farmers that experienced livestock deaths due to weather conditions may qualify for help from theLivestock Indemnity Program.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) Cordillera has recorded approximately P12 million in agricultural crop damage caused by the strong rains and winds of Typhoon Carina.The DA Cordillera’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Information System (DRRMIS) reported that 129.78 hectares of production areas planted with corn and high-value crops were totally damaged.
The USDA on Monday released the 18th Crop Progress report of the 2024 growing season.As of July 28, 77% of the 2024 corn crop in the top 18 corn-growing states had reached the silk growth stage, the USDA says.