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21.12.2023

USA - Western Massachusetts farms still assessing the damage from flooding this week

Farms that were under water earlier this week in Franklin County, Massachusetts, are still waiting to see the extent of their losses.Meryl LaTronica directs farm operations at Just Roots in Greenfield, a non-profit community farm located between Glen Brook and the Green River.

21.12.2023

India - After bad kharif season, Maha farmers now battle rabi failure

After a bad kharif season, farmers in Maharashtra are battling a failing rabi season owing to a winter warmer than usual, less soil moisture and unseasonal rainfall in November.A state agriculture department report recently revealed that there was also a possibility of reduction in the rabi area due to insufficient soil moisture.

21.12.2023

Australia - Cyclone crop damage to hit supply as farmers count cost

Mangoes, bananas, papaya and avocados are among produce destroyed in far north Queensland as producers assess damage from Cyclone Jasper.Consumers are likely to face shortages of produce from the region and may have to pay more for fruit such as papaya.

20.12.2023

UK - Brassica growers combat unprecedented weather challenges

Lincolnshire, a major area of vegetable production, saw a staggering 150 mm in October alone - 312% above the long-term average. And continued rainfall into December is filling already flooded fields resulting in difficulties in harvesting.

20.12.2023

Spain - Huelva strawberries arrive with high demand and prices and with the great challenge posed by drought

The strawberry campaign kicked off recently in Huelva, Europe's largest berry supplier during the winter and spring, and all eyes there are set on the sky, given the severe water shortage in the area, which could have a major impact on the production, with the entry into force of restrictions on access to irrigation water in 2024 if it does not rain before the spring.

20.12.2023

USA - Unpredictable weather made 2023 tough for farmers as they look toward a wetter 2024

Oklahoma farmers are looking forward to a new year after much weather variability, and many in the agriculture industry are hoping for the wetter conditions El Niño typically brings.

20.12.2023

Ukraine - Farmers restored vegetable production destroyed by the Russians

According to EastFruit analysts, Ukrainian farmers have made incredible progress in restoring vegetable production, which was previously concentrated in the southern regions of the Kherson region but is now occupied by Russian invaders.

20.12.2023

Australia - Rabobank to support farmers impacted by Cyclone Jasper

Agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank has announced support measures it will offer its North Queensland farming clients adversely impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

20.12.2023

USA - 2023 drought costs will linger into 2024

Every area of Louisiana still is experiencing drought, even though some corners have seen conditions ease a bit after much needed rains.But a swath across the state, including Rapides Parish, remains in an exceptional drought, the most extreme category recognized by the U.S. Drought Monitor.

20.12.2023

India - Crops in 48.19 lakh hectare affected

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Wednesday, 20 December, called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah and requested him to sanction early drought relief of ₹18,177.44 crore to the state. Wednesday’s meeting comes after Siddaramaiah met PM Narendra Modi over drought relief on Tuesday.

20.12.2023

USA - Enrollment open for ARC and PLC programs for the 2024 Crop Year

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that agricultural producers can now enroll in the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA)Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC)programs for the 2024 crop year.

19.12.2023

India - Delhi govt defends offering Rs 50K per hectare for crop damage

An intense exchange transpired between the AAP-led Delhi government and a BJP delegation, spotlighting the administration’s unwavering commitment to farmer support. The government staunchly defended its decision to provide Rs 50,000 per hectare for crop damage, earning applause for surpassing national standards.

19.12.2023

Hungary - Millions in subsidies announced for fruit farming

The Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture has announced subsidies worth €184.1 million to be available for horticultural fruit farming and viticulture until the end of 2024. This will be available for 7,000 farming companies, with fruit orchards and vineyards covering 65,000 hectares.

19.12.2023

Italy - Production of Angelica pears down by 75%

It was a year to forget for the Alessandri family, with a loss of 75 percent of their production. However, the Italian company, which cultivates more than 20 hectares of Angelica di Romagna in Cesena (FC), has at least understood the importance of its product on the wholesale markets.

19.12.2023

India - Torrential rains destroy crops

On Monday morning as a section of residents in the low-lying areas close to the Tamirabharani River like Karuppanthurai, Kailasapuram, Meenakshipuram etc. hesitated to leave their homes for the relief camps, a team of officials persuaded them to follow the instructions after explaining to them about the impending danger.

19.12.2023

India - Full-blown late blight attack damages potato crop in Punjab

Days after the experts from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) had cautioned farmers against the late blight disease attack on potato crop, the worst fears of the potato farmers have come true.

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