Peru - Drop in temperatures could affect grape production in Piura
14.08.2019 307 views2024 AgroInsurance International Conference: New Partners and Agenda updates
26.02.20242024 AgroInsurance International Conference will take place on June 3-5, 2024 in Belgrade, Serbia, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Planet Labs (USA) and GAF AG (Germany) are sponsors of our conference. Agremo (Serbia) has been confirmed as the Organization Partner. More partners and sponsors to be announced in March 2024.
Spain - 30% of La Palma's banana production has already been lost due to the advance of the lava
14.10.2021More than three weeks after the Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted, the lava that continues to flow from its interior continues to devastate everything in its path, destroying houses, infrastructure, and banana plantations. The production of Platanos de Canarias is the economic engine of the island, accounting for 50% of its GDP and 30% of the jobs on the island.
India - Heatwave could have an impact on long term grape productivity
The exports of Indian grapes towards Europe have come to a conclusion, according to Samir Singh, business promoter for Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods: "The Indian grape season for exports to Europe and other destinations has come to an end in week 16, around two weeks earlier than usual.
Ukraine - Frosts cause apple harvest to be about 10 to 20 percent lower than usual
The past spring frosts could have a significant impact on Ukraine's apple production, says Volodymyr Gurzhiy of Ukrainian apple exporter USPA Fruit: "This year, the spring brought several surprises in Ukraine at once; an early spring, simultaneous and long-lasting flowering, late frosts, inactive pollination of flowers by bees due to low temperatures.
UK - Strawberry season delayed due to weather
The British strawberry season has been postponed by two weeks due to a combination of cold weather and reduced sunlight, resulting in a slower development of the fruit. The first significant harvests are now expected at the end of May.
Spain - April rains unevenly affected Lleida's cherry crops
The recent rains in Lleida have had various effects on the different productions in the province. For some cereal producers, the rains at the end of April were a relief. However, for cherry producers, such as Josep Antoni Camats from Corbins, they were a serious problem.
Estonia - University of Tartu develops palm-sized crop-inspecting drone
At the University of Tartu in Estonia, a project is underway to develop a nanodrone for agricultural inspection. This device, characterized by its small size and low cost, is designed to fly over crops and assess their condition, capable of distinguishing between healthy and compromised produce.
USA - Southeast Michigan fruit farmers take massive hit on cherry crop due to spring temperatures
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses, over half of a cherry crop loss and one Metro Detroit fruit farm is trying to remain optimistic about the future of the fruit growing in Southeast Michigan.
India - Crop damage hits Rs 246 cr in Kerala; affected farmers can now apply for compensation
The agriculture in the state has faced a major setback as severe drought conditions damaged crops in acres of land in the past three months. As per the records, the state suffered a loss of Rs 246.61 crore due to crop damage.
USA - Farmers talk major crop loss after Wednesday storms
From the families with destroyed homes to the workers picking up what's left behind, many are hurting after Wednesday's tornadoes. That includes farmers who say they had major losses after the storm.