USA - Hurricane Hanna leaves millions of dollars in crop loss with farmers suffering
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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.
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Philippines - Bayambang declares state of calamity over P31-M agricultural losses
The municipal council of Bayambang has placed the town under a state of calamity after Tropical Storms “Luis” and “Maymay” and the enhanced southwest monsoon, or habagat, caused more than P31 million in agricultural losses.
USA - Lynndyl farmers assess crop losses after 100 mph winds and hail
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USA - Florida farms face nation’s highest disaster loss rate
Natural disasters destroy billions of dollars in U.S. agricultural production each year. From drought and wildfires in the West to hail in the Midwest and hurricanes in the Southeast, farms lose an average of $5.1 billion in crops and livestock annually, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Luxembourg small farmer struggles with effects of high temperatures on crops
High temperatures over the summer caused an increase of certain pests harmful to vegetables.
Nearly 8,000 acres of crops damaged due to dry weather in Sri Lanka
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said that the estimated crop damage caused so far by the prevailing extreme dry weather conditions is nearly 8,000 acres of farmland belonging to around 7,000 farmers.
Cyprus - Storm damage recorded in 183 homes as crop losses assessed
Damage to 183 homes, mainly in the Nicosia district, has been recorded following the severe weather that hit Cyprus last Saturday, the interior ministry said on Monday.
