We often associate climate change with all its large-scale impacts, such as the melting glaciers and rising sea levels. But what of the simpler pleasures of life that we would be deprived of — like not being able to take a walk outside because it’s too hot or not being able to indulge in a cup of your favourite chai?
Unusually cold weather at the beginning of this year destroyed much of the grape harvest across the Grand River Valley.Larry Laurello, the owner of Laurello Vineyards, pointed out the crushing blow dealt to his crop.
Agricultural producers in 11 parishes who suffered losses due to excessive rains that occurred from June 1 through November 2, 2022, may be eligible for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA).
The “microfinance” industry — long touted as a way to help poor, rural communities in developing countries — is pushing tens of thousands of farming families into debt traps as they attempt to adapt to a changing climate, according to a report.
Drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace has received both type certification and pilot training approvals from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its homegrown 'kisan' (farmer) drones.
While officials at an indoor farming operation in Kentucky say their plan to re-invent agriculture in Appalachia is on track, experts are wondering whether their plan remains financially viable after a low earnings report.
Citrus country, that’s what Lake County and the state of Florida is known for. Mary Graham has lived on her farm for decades, but it’s been in her husband’s family for over a century. What used to be a commercial farm, is now a destination for folks looking to pick their own fruits and veggies.
Insurance companies have not settled claims of 153 farmers of the district for crop loss suffered since 2017-18.“The premium was deducted from my account in 2018-19. After suffering crop losses, I had applied for compensation, but so far I have not received the claim.
A study from development agency Christian Aid found that tangible global economic losses came to $168bn (€158bn) but warned that the true cost outside of insurance-based calculations was likely to be much higher.
The increment in paddy procurement resulted in an increase in the central pool stocks of unmilled paddy as of 1st December by 41% month-on-month to 37.15 million MT, it remains 4% higher year-on-year.
Morocco’s MY 2022/2023 citrus production is expected to fall 35 percent from the previous season due to water scarcity and unfavorable weather. Tangerine and mandarin production is expected to decrease by 34 percent from the previous year to 900,000 MT, while orange production should fall by 35 percent to 750,000 MT.
Due to the effects of climate change, Turkey produces fewer pomegranates this season, says Yigit Gokyigit, marketing coordinator for Turkish fresh produce exporter Alanar: “This year, we were able to produce less pomegranates in general in Turkey compared to past seasons, due to the negative effect of the climate change.
Low rainfall and dry Harmattan winds in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa-growing regions last week could impact April-to-September mid-crop harvests if conditions persist, farmers said on Monday.
A new $4.6 million national research project led by the University of Adelaide in collaboration with the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), is set to provide Australian grain growers with new tools and management techniques to combat snails, aiming to minimise losses and improve market opportunities for affected crops.
According to Statistics Canada, this year Canadian honey producers harvested 74.4 million pounds of honey, the lowest level since 2009 and lower by 15.6% from 2021. Total Canadian sales were $253.5 million, down by 5.6%.
Karnataka saw the mostcrop damage due to heavy rains/floodsthis year through December 7, 2022, Narendra Tomar, Union minister for agriculture and farmers’ welfare, told the Rajya Sabha December 23, 2022.