As the world digests the confused legacy of the COP28 summit in the United Arab Emirates, the realities of those on the frontlines of the climate crisis remain muted among the noise of the major polluters and the fossil fuel industry looking to sustain its dominance in global commerce.
In light of the challenges posed by climate change, which include erratic production conditions, the berry sector is under threat. The EU has taken steps to address these challenges, spearheaded by Professor Bruno Mezzetti from the Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy.
The Jordan Farmers Union (JFU) has highlighted a significant threat to the country's potato production due to late blight. This fungal disease, affecting nightshade family plants including potatoes, has been reported to cause severe damage in the Jordan Valley, with losses reaching millions of dinars.
In the aftermath of hailstorm coupled with heavy rain that struck the state on Saturday, the Agriculture Department in its initial reports said crops on 41,064 acres have suffered a loss of around 50 per cent to 100 per cent in Sonepat district. In Panipat, crops on 1,081 acres have suffered a loss of around 26 per cent to 50 per cent.
Chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy released 71,294.58 crore towards input subsidy benefiting 11, 61,000 farmers who lost their crops due to drought during 2023 and Michaung cyclone in December last.
While the winter can feel unforgiving at times in most parts of Canada, in the early 2024, the Okanagan faced especially extreme cold conditions.Sadly, this has resulted in an almost entire loss of crops for grape growers in the region. This devastating loss coms several years after some of the worst fires the region has experienced (2020 and 2021).
Damage to agriculture brought about by El Niño surged to P1.05 billion, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Wednesday.It said that El Niño had so far affected 17,718 hectares (ha) of farmlands, equivalent to 32,844 metric tons (MT) of production volume.
Untimely rain and hailstorms across northern Indian states have ravaged several winter-sown crops, including wheat, mustard and chickpeas, delaying harvesting and possibly impact yield, officials and farmers said — a scenario that could dampen hopes of putting a lid on elevated food prices.
Plant diseases destroy 125 million tons, or $220 billion worth of soybeans, corn, wheat and other crops in North America every year. Now, a Mizzou Engineer is leveraging artificial intelligence to help collaborators prevent that loss.
The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso's School of Agronomy, led by Professor Eduardo Fernández, has embarked on a research initiative titled "Improvement of two-phase phenological models to predict cherry blossom in future climate scenarios".
It has been a very wet winter all round and the Channel Islands have not escaped the downpours. Since November Jersey has seen 180mm more than 30-year average, with an exceptional 150m falling in February alone, almost double the monthly average of 78mm.
Viruses present significant challenges in papaya production worldwide, with over ten strains identified, notably impacting crop yields and quality. The Papaya ringspot virus (PRSV), Papaya leaf distortion mosaic virus (PLDMV), Papaya lethal yellowing virus (PLYV), Papaya mosaic virus (PapMV), and Papaya Meleira Virus (PMeV) are particularly destructive, with PMeV potentially affecting up to 100% of plants without proper phytosanitary measures.
New Hampshire farmers can now apply for a share of an$8 million relief programto assist with significant crop loss as a result of extreme weather conditions last year.The Crop Loss Program, housed in the state’s Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, began accepting applications on March 1.
Following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's instruction, the state's 75 districts conducted a survey of crop losses caused by hailstorms and thundershowers between March 1 and March 3 and submitted the report to the UP relief commissioner office.
In the heart of Tobago, a dire situation unfolds as farmers along Pig Farm Road in Goldsborough face a severewater shortage, threatening their livelihoods and the local food supply. Reporter Elizabeth Williams, accompanied by cameraman Derrick Hamlet, investigates the struggles these farmers endure, revealing a tale of resilience amidst adversity.
During the growing and harvest seasons, producers often experience crop loss or ruin due to wildlife damage. To help producers address this business risk, Alberta’s government is providing Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) with $900,000 to hire drone services for aerial assessments of crops if Budget 2024 passes.