UK - Aphid migration could be more than a month earlier this year
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ScaleAgData Stakeholder Engagement Event
22.10.2024The ScaleAgData project is pleased to invite you to our second stakeholder event. Building on the discussions and connections formed during our first webinar, this event will focus on fostering collaboration among stakeholders, providing updates on our project’s progress, and outlining future opportunities for engagement.
Moldova - May frosts caused heavy damage to fruit orchards
10.05.2026The first frosty nights of May have significantly worsened estimates of damage to Moldova's fruit sector from spring frosts. According to initial assessments by fruit market operators, between a quarter and a third of the country's total orchard area was seriously affected.
Dutch growers invest in oxygen-rich water for a more robust crop
A healthy root system starts with clean, oxygen-rich water. In the Netherlands, gerbera grower EveryD Flowers and bell pepper grower De Tuindershoek have both been looking for ways to further improve their water quality.
India - 23,309-hectare crop hit by El Niño, full study soon: Minister R Vinoth
The minister said districts had received uneven rainfall following the El Niño event, affecting crops under cultivation. The government would take further action if drought conditions persisted in accordance with prescribed norms.
USA - Storm-damaged crops prompt Iowa State Extension meeting in Jones, Linn counties
Farmers and landowners dealing with storm-damaged corn and soybean fields in eastern Iowa will have an opportunity next week to get advice from Iowa State University Extension specialists.
Sri Lanka - Rs. 2.5 Million Insurance Coverage introduced for farm houses
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has announced a new insurance scheme to cover farm houses used for cattle, buffalo, goats, and pigs, aiming to safeguard farmers against climate and disaster risks.
USA - 2026 Midwest Storms Flatten Corn as 100-Mph Winds Raise Crop Loss and Market Fears
Violent winds, tornadoes and flooding hit Midwest farms, flattening corn and raising concerns over yields, insurance claims and harvest costs.
India - When pesticides stop working, crop rotation may be the only answer
Tomato and brinjal growers face mounting losses as pesticides lose potency, exposing the hidden limits of intensive, single-crop farming.
Philippines - Typhoon damage lifts farm losses to P135M
The damage inflicted by Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon has reached P135.3 million, putting thousands of farmers at risk of losing another production cycle as the Department of Agriculture (DA) races to deliver seeds, financing and insurance assistance.
India - Mizoram govt to launch comprehensive crop insurance scheme to protect farmers from financial losses
The Mizoram government will launch a comprehensive crop insurance scheme to protect farmers from financial losses caused by natural disasters, pests or diseases, a minister said.
