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18.05.2023

Italy - Rain and hail is causing damage and no peace in Emilia Romagna

On Friday 12 May 2023 huge parts of Emilia Romagna were again jolted by excessive rainfall. And if that was not enough, hail also hit the area of Bologna, Forlì and Cesena, damaging vegetables and fruit trees not protected by nets.

18.05.2023

Historic low volumes for Southern Hemisphere's kiwi harvest

According to the latest report of the Chilean Kiwi Committee, the harvests are coming to an end and the final data regarding volumes will be available in a few days. However, estimates continue to be there will be a 14% decrease in volumes with a downward trend.

18.05.2023

Pakistan - Sindh govt mulling over a crop insurance scheme for small landholders

Sindh Chief Secretary Dr Muhammad Sohail Rajput on Wednesday said the provincial government was mulling over a crop insurance scheme for small landholders to ensure their financial assistance in case of loss due to natural calamities.

18.05.2023

New Zealand - Apple grower T&G Global warns of $34m loss from Cyclone Gabrielle

Produce company T&G Global expects to report a pre-tax loss of up to $34 million following damage to its Hawke’s Bay orchards from Cyclone Gabrielle.The produce grower and exporter has forecast a pre-tax loss of $28m to $34m this year after assessing damage from February’s cyclone.

18.05.2023

France - Hailstorms blaze a trail of destruction through Provence

Producers reported that they had never previously seen such large areas affected by hail, which swept through the Var department.Vineyards in Flassans, Gonfaron, Le Luc,Bandoland Vidauban were among the worst affected as the hail pounded for around 30 minutes.

18.05.2023

Canada - Support for producers impacted by wildlife damage

Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a supplemental freight adjustment to further support Saskatchewan producers who experienced wildlife damage to their stacked forage.

17.05.2023

Spain - Melon and watermelon production falls by 20%

According to estimates, this season's melon and watermelon production has decreased by more than 20% due to drought, high production costs, and the delay of the end of the winter campaigns.

17.05.2023

Greece - Wet weather makes for challenging fruit seaon

The Greek watermelon season began early at the Dutch company GrecFresh. "We're satisfied with the harvest, but the volumes are lower than expected. That's because the weather in Greece, like many other places in Europe, is still a bit disappointing," says Thanos Motsiopoulos.

17.05.2023

USA - Wollersheim Winery loses almost entire red grape crop due to wildly fluctuating temperatures

Nearly all of Wollersheim Winery's red grape crop will be lost this year after an unusual stretch of hot weather in April caused most of the vines to bloom prematurely. The winery's red grape crop makes up the majority of vines on site and contributes to the making of several "estate wines."

17.05.2023

USA - Maryland weighs options for controlling deer damage to crops

Maryland farmers and officials are looking at ways to reduce the multimillion-dollar crop damage caused by deer.“Going around the state, universally the No. 1 topic that I’m hearing from farmers is deer,” Ag SecretaryKevin Attickssaid.

17.05.2023

Uruguay - Citrus industry to see 10% lower volumes as it recovers from drought

Uruguay’s citrus industry is relieved to be out of the worst drought in nearly 100 years, with volumes in the current 2023 season expected to be around 10% less than last year according to a producers survey.

17.05.2023

USA - Record 106 scouts told to expect a troubled crop

Expect to see a range of conditions, even within the same field.That was one of the key messages from Hard Winter Wheat Tour officials May 15 during the 2023 tour’s initial meeting in Manhattan.

17.05.2023

PlantVillage receives $4.96 million grant to combat crop loss in Africa

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is awarding a $4.96 million grant to Penn State'sPlantVillageto help increase food production for smallholder farmers who face pests and disease of their crops across sub-Saharan Africa.

17.05.2023

USA - Georgia farmers struggle with peach harvest

There will be slim pickings for peaches at the grocery store, especially if shoppers are trying to find Georgia-grown fruit this summer.Farmers across the state report the weather earlier this year is impacting this season's crop.

16.05.2023

New Zealand - Wind and cold spells avocado shortage

Head of domestic avocado sales at fresh produce marketer and exporter Primor Regan Booth: “Generally, the fruit matures mid-May and once it’s passed a maturity test it will go through picking, packing and ripening.

16.05.2023

Venezuela - Fusarium threatens banana and plantain crops

Venezuela faces a new threat as Fusarium tropical race 4 infects banana and plantain crops. According to a United Nations assessment, the country is already dealing with an economic catastrophe, with just under 23% of the population experiencing hunger.

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