Netherlands - First brown marmorated stink bugs found in Limburg orchard[:ru]Turkey - Farmers worry about crop loss, sinkholes amid drought

14.06.2021 1121 views
Unfortunately, the brown marble armor bug seems to become a feature in the south of the Netherlands; this spring, a large number of bugs were caught in the gardens in Limburg. In early June, the Dutch Fruit Growers’ Association reported that bugs had been detected for the first time in an orchard. Since 2020, more research has been conducted on the invasive brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys). In the fall of 2020, several sightings came in from Dutch growers, especially from the south of the Netherlands. A significant number of bugs were found in backyards in Limburg. Traps were set in these gardens and nearby fruit growing plots. On a hot afternoon in May, bugs were found in two traps, and some specimens were also found in orchards in early June. In addition to local hibernation, new bugs arrive in the Netherlands each year, mainly from southern Europe. People who camped with their caravan in northern Italy brought numerous bugs from there to the Netherlands last fall. Source - https://www.freshplaza.com
30.08.2026

Serbia's Drought Halves Crop Yields, Few Farms Insured

Drought in July and August 2026 cut yields by more than half in parts of Serbia, but only 15 percent of farmland is insured. A corn policy costs about 4,500 dinars per hectare.

30.08.2026

India - Maharashtra Approves ₹23.33 Crore Aid For 17,245 Farmers Hit By Crop Damage

The Maharashtra government has sanctioned ₹23.33 crore in relief for 17,245 farmers whose crops were damaged by floods, excessive rainfall, cyclones and hailstorms. 

30.08.2026

South Korea - Daedong launches soybean-specialized combine DSF85 to cut cracking, crop loss

Daedong has unveiled a new full-feed combine focused on reducing soybean cracking and crop loss during harvest.

30.08.2026

UK drought tightens its grip on potatoes, but scale of crop losses remains uncertain

England and Wales are experiencing an exceptional drought, with potato growers facing reduced tuber growth, irrigation restrictions and increasingly difficult harvesting conditions. The evidence supports serious concern—but not every alarming headline can yet be translated into a national crop-loss figure.

30.08.2026

India Overhauls Farm Insurance Scheme with AI and Satellite Tech

India is upgrading the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) using AI, drones, and satellite mapping to accelerate insurance claim settlements. 

30.08.2026

Kenya turns to digital livestock IDs to improve animal health, traceability

The system will capture information including an animal’s origin, ownership, health status, vaccination history and movements.

27.08.2026

Crop Insurance Add-Ons Surge as U.S. Farmers Expand Subsidized Coverage Nationwide

U.S. farmers sharply expanded area add-on crop insurance in 2026 after federal subsidies rose to 80%, reshaping coverage and federal costs.

27.08.2026

China grain imports in focus as crop damage hits key producing regions

Extreme heat, heavy rain and flooding across key Chinese farming regions are putting global grain and cotton exporters on alert, as markets assess whether crop damage could increase China’s import needs.