Agroinsurance

Northeastern growers watchful of smoky skies

Eyes are on the skies as growers and shippers working with the Northeastern U.S. and parts of Canada watch as hazy skies, thanks to wildfire smoke from Quebec and Ontario, hang over the regions.

USA - Alabama peaches devastated after March cold snap

It’s prime time for peaches in Alabama, with Chilton County produce stands opening for the season. But this year, there are fewer peaches to go around after a cold snap this spring devastated much of the fruit.

Italy - New carrot campaign kicks off with limited quantities due to climate and with high prices

The first harvest of new carrots began on Saturday, 2 June 2023, in the Fucino Plain in Abruzzo (Italy). Heavy rains and flooding are marking this crop season."Temperatures have been cool this time of year, and once again last night (the night between 5 and 6 June 2023, ed.) we were surprised by rain, which lasted until 8 a.m.

USA - Dry weather crop impacts

In past years we dreamt of a dry spring. We should be careful what we wish for as we face an early dry spell this season. The OSU College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences weather stations on the Wooster Campus and Northwest and Western Agricultural Research Stations reported 58-70% less precipitation in May than normal.

Canada - Extremely dry spring leaves southern Albertan farmers on the road to ‘zero production’

Crops in southern Alberta that should be green are turning brown. With little to no measurable precipitation since mid-April in areas south of Calgary, some farmers are already predicting crop losses.

USA - Vermont leaders pursue federal disaster aid after orchardists face ‘heartbreaking’ losses in May freeze

Strolling through rows of his trees on a gray, rainy day in June, Greg Burtt couldn’t help but smile when he pictured a typical autumn day at his apple orchard in Cabot.In his picture-perfect imagination, he envisioned a sunny day.

India - Jammu and Kashmir cherry farmers suffer huge losses as hailstorms affect 60% of crops

Last month’s inclement weather and hailstorms played havoc in J&K. President of North Kashmir Fruit Growers Association Fayaz Ahmad Malik stated: “[The] Cherry crop has witnessed large-scale damage due to the hailstorms.

Canada - Province offers $2,500 to farmers affected by wildfires as they assess losses

Financial assistance will soon be available for Nova Scotia farmers who were affected by the wildfires.The province is providing a one-time emergency grant of $2,500 to farmers located in the mandatory evacuation zones in Halifax Regional Municipality and Shelburne County.

Ukraine - Risk of losing millions of tons of crops after dam collapse

Ukraine could lose several million tons of crops because of flooding caused by the destruction of the Kakhovkadamin the south of the country, the Ukrainian agriculture ministry said on Thursday.

USA - Lack of rain across the Commonwealth hampering corn growth, stressing pasture for livestock

Most of Kentucky has not received decent rain in more than two weeks. The lack of moisture is putting a strain on the state’s farmers.University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environmentspecialists are concerned that corn and cattle could most feel the effects.

India - Palaniswami demands adequate compensation for crop loss in TN

AIADMK General Secretary and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Edappadi K. Palaniswami has demanded the state government to provide adequate compensation to the farmers who have suffered crop loss due to summer rains.

Spain - Avocado production in Huelva down by massive 70 percent

The avocado sector in the Spanish province of Huelva, which is home to about 1,800 hectares of crops, has suffered a strong setback due to the drought. Local media reports that some producers have already decided to abandon their farms after a massive 70% drop in the production.

Poland - Upcoming apple harvest expected to be lower in volumes

As some Polish apple exporters are getting rid of the final stock, others are fully focused on the new upcoming season already. Jan Nowakoski, manager of Polish apple distributor Genesis Fresh, states that the weather conditions have been positive for the new crops: “So far, we’ve had quite good conditions for the cultivation of apples.

Very tight orange market in Europe expected

“It’s looking ten times better than last year,” says Snyman Kritzinger, managing director of Grown4U in Kirkwood, and the winter has quickly turned cold, boosting colour development, while high rainfall has helped acids and residue levels to drop.

Ireland - County Armagh growers see their crops struggle under summer sun

The rise in temperatures over the last ten days has put crops under threat. Daytime temperatures have rarely fallen below 20°C for more than a week, including in Northern Ireland's premier region for growing apples, Co Armagh.