The organisation Zemnieku Saeima has reported that a strong storm in late July has adversely affected agricultural yields across Latvia, including the potato harvest. In Zemgale, the storm led to potatoes drowning and rotting, whereas Latgale faced a drought, resulting in lower yields and quality of potatoes, with an anticipated increase in the price of local potatoes.
As combines roll across the vast prairies of Saskatchewan, bringing in the year’s harvest, the risk of crop fires looms large. Harvest season, while a time of celebration for farmers, also brings the danger of field fires that can spread rapidly, threatening not only crops but also equipment, infrastructure, and even lives.
Ghana’s food security is threatened by an alarming dry spell that has already wreaked havoc to farmers and agricultural production.Over 435,000 farmers in the country, cultivating an estimated area of 871,745 hectares have been directly affected by the prolonged dry spell.
Natural disasters are an inevitable part of our planet’s ecosystem, but the extent of their impact often hinges on the preparedness and response capabilities of local governance structures.
Several plots of padi fields under the management of the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada) in Perlis have been hit by an infestation of leaf roller moth caterpillar.This infestation has resulted in crop damage and stunted padi growth, significantly impacting farmers' income.
Agricultural operations in Wyoming have been significantly impacted by recent wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.
Apple growers in top-producing states are grappling with the consequences of recent heatwaves. This summer's record-breaking 100-degree days in Washington, and upper 90s temperatures in New York and Michigan, have led to premature fruit ripening and potentially reduced marketable yield, threatening orchard profitability.
The Terra Verde Association, based in the Azores, is currently assessing the drought's impact on agricultural output, with some crops experiencing losses up to 70%, according to the organization's president, Manuel Ledo.
Latvia's agricultural sector has reported considerable damage caused by the storm that raged in July. The Ministry of Agriculture has received 176 applications from farmers. The affected area spans approximately 10,000 hectares, according to Minister of Agriculture Armands Krauze.
Paddy crops almost ready for harvest destroyed, roads, bridges eroded, electricity supply severely disrupted the "unprecedented" floods Tripura faced last week has seriously impacted lives and the state government assessed the loss to the tune of Rs15,000 crores.
It's been generally a smooth and successful road for Tryon Blueberries U-Pick with lots of customers and berries — until this year.The highbush blueberry grower, located in central P.E.I., attributes a harsh fall and spring for what it is calling a "significant loss" of crops.
Sao Paulo said there were no more active fires in sugarcane fields in the state on Monday following a surge in cases since late last week, but dozens of municipalities are still on high alert for fires.
Amidst a challenging summer with heatwaves and unpredictable rainfall, Moldova's agricultural sector, a key source of income, is undergoing a significant transformation. The European Union is witnessing an increase in fruit imports from Moldova as the country diversifies its export destinations away from Russia.
Researchers are exploring innovative methods to manage the corn earworm population, a significant pest affecting sweet corn crops in Colorado. The pest, which is actually a moth, has developed resistance to traditional insecticides, prompting the need for alternative solutions.
Australia's unique ecosystem allows for a thriving agriculture industry. Key to international and domestic trade of fresh produce is managing biosecurity risks to prevent the spread of pest, weed or disease.
According to a press release from "PAEK" LLC, one of their farms in Ukraine has lost a quarter of its late-season cabbage crop due to extreme heat.Seedlings were planted in early July when temperatures exceeded 40°C (104°F).