Three decades of data have informed a new Nebraska-led study that shows how the depletion of groundwater - the same that many farmers rely on for irrigation - can threaten food production amid drought and drier climes.
Help is available to help producers prepare for, and recover from, inclement winter weather.According to the USDA, winter storms create significant challenges and often result in catastrophic loss for agricultural producers, especially for those raising livestock, row crops and vulnerable crops like citrus.
Bangladeshi farmers are struggling with five major crop diseases, likely reducing the crop yield by up to 62% annually. Researchers suggest no effective insecticides for these diseases except for taking precautions and preventive measures.
Fredrick Gitau has fond memories of small-scale farming from his childhood. He and his seven siblings were educated through the proceeds from the sale of tomatoes.His family used to earn some money every three months. He recalls how his father was a well-known tomato farmer in Subukia, Nakuru County.
A group of 12 to 15 arable farmers are counting about $6 million in losses from a late hail storm landing in a belt running from Canterbury’s Methven to Highbank.Valuable small seed and other crops were covered in a thick layer of hail by the unseasonal midmorning storm on December 13.
The Coordination Committee of All Farmers’ Association of Tamil Nadu has urged the State government to provide ₹25,000 per acre to farmers of the Cauvery delta districts as compensation for crop loss due to rain.
Three years ago, ginger farmers in northeastern South Africa and southern Mozambique simultaneously started noticing that the foliage in their ginger lands die off two months after planting, and by the time plants recover in April, three valuable growing months had been lost.
Tuesdays twister not only caused damage to people’s homes and cars in Jackson County, it also tore up farms.The start of the year is proving to be challenging for farmers.“There is still a loss to the farm. losses we weren’t expecting,” said Jeffery Pittman, a Jackson County farmer.
Images of flooded leek fields in Flanders dominated the Belgian media in the final months of 2023. That stalled supplies and led to exceptionally high leek prices on the market. And even after the holidays, prices keep exceeding all expectations.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is persistently advocating for potato and vegetable cultivators affected by flooding, as stated by UFU president David Brown. Last autumn's floods severely impacted parts of counties Down and Armagh, particularly potato and vegetable farmers.
The United States Department of Agriculture is reminding agricultural producers (especially those who raise livestock, row crops, and vulnerable crops like citrus) that there are several programs to help with recovery following the upcoming cold snap.
Due to the increasing use of fossil fuel resulting in global warming, problems like change in weather patterns and heatwaves are impacting agricultural production and people of the coastal state of Goa.Hence, environmentalists suggest planting indigenous trees and taking other measures to counter the effects of climate change on the lives of the people and the environment.
The International Society for Infectious Diseases' program, ProMED, has reported the detection of Pepper ringspot virus (PepRSV) in both seed and commercial potato varieties across several South African provinces. This information was relayed to ProMed subscribers on January 9, 2024, based on data from the International Plant Protection Convention.
Climate change is disrupting the Canary Islands' ecosystems, shifting the blooming period of almond trees, traditionally in January. The changes, closely watched by scientists, beekeepers, and farmers, are particularly impacting species and habitats.
Rio Grande do Sul is known for its coastal fruit cultivation, especially during summer. However, this year's climate issues have affected the growth of the region's fruits. The planting of watermelons, a staple in the region, was delayed due to heavy rainfall, resulting in a 20% reduction in the sown area.
Chilli prices in Telangana witness a 16-25% decline, despite farmers reporting crop damage from pests. Modal prices of popular varieties drop, triggering discontent among farmers demanding ₹25,000 per quintal.