
Storm Dave Causes Million-Kroner Damage to Danish Crops
Storm Dave caused an estimated one million kroner in damage to salad and onion crops in Denmark.
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Storm Dave caused an estimated one million kroner in damage to salad and onion crops in Denmark.

The Republic Hydrometeorological Institute (RHMZ) in Serbia has issued a warning for ground frosts expected in the morning hours until April 14. These frosts could negatively impact newly sprouted early spring field crops and open-field vegetable cultures.
Onion prices have experienced a sharp drop due to a combination of rain damage affecting crops and an oversupply in the market.

The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) in Ghana has strongly refuted recent media reports alleging under-invoicing in the country's raw rubber exports, describing the publications as misleading and unverified.

The Cypriot agriculture ministry has announced a budget of €7.7 million to compensate farmers whose crops and fixed assets were damaged by poor weather conditions in 2024 and 2025.

Migratory geese are causing significant damage to winter crops and grasslands in the Latgale region of Latvia, often destroying plantings to the extent that nothing can sprout. Farmers are employing various deterrent methods to protect their fields from the birds.

Farmers in Kerala are increasingly desperate due to escalating wildlife attacks on their crops and livelihoods, feeling neglected by both the government and political parties.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for several districts in Haryana and an orange alert for Punjab, forecasting storms and rain. These weather conditions are expected to significantly impact wheat crops in the affected regions.

Farmers in Maharashtra, India, are advised to immediately move their rabi harvest to safety. The urgent advisory comes as a race against impending rainfall threatens crops.

Kemal Hrnjić, who worked in the private sector since the early 2000s, discusses the challenges of achieving food sovereignty and emphasizes that agriculture involves more than just planting crops.

Indian farmers are increasingly cultivating dragon fruit as a lucrative alternative to traditional crops like mangoes and coffee, leading to a significant cash boost.

Portugal's agricultural sector has seen a loss of 210,000 workers over the past 30 years, though productivity has increased, leading to critical dependence on foreign labor for intensive and seasonal crops.

After several mild weeks, a significant drop in temperature is bringing back cold, frost, and snow, raising concerns about potential damage and high costs for fruit crops.

Pakistan’s persistently high population growth — exceeding 2.5 per cent annually — is quietly but steadily reshaping the country’s farm structure.

Banana crops in the Thottiyam region have sustained damage due to a recent gale.
Farmers and producer groups from several food-bowl states have reported damage to large tracts of farmland as squally weather disrupted harvesting.
In the middle of the city, traditional growers blend crops with native species to preserve Pedra Branca state park’s biodiversity The sound of the scythes wielded by brothers Jorge and Ubirajara…

Ghana's Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) and Forestry Commission have launched a nationwide operational monitoring system, the Conveyance Certification System (CCS), to regulate tree crop transport.

Samsung Electronics планира над 73 млрд. долара инвестиции през 2026 г., за да стане лидер при AI чиповете Samsung Electronics съобщи в четвъртък, че планира да инвестира над 110 трлн.
Karnataka has successfully diverted 2,126 hectares of land from tobacco cultivation to alternative crops during the 2025-26 period, aiming to reduce tobacco dependency.
Farmers protest over destruction of crops in Bumbula Graphic Online

Farmers in northern India are dressing up in bear costumes to protect their crops from monkeys.

A yellow alert for thunderstorms has been issued for Punjab and Haryana, with rain expected to benefit wheat crops but strong winds raising concerns.

A seminar on "Sustainability and Innovation in Traditional Italian Crops" was held at the Italian Embassy in Tokyo, fostering an Italian-Japanese agricultural alliance focused on rice, climate, innovation, and market strategies.

The International Energy Agency on Wednesday agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil from strategic stockpiles to combat a spike in global crude prices since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran, with the US contributing the bulk of the supply.
An article highlights the critical need for improved water management at farm and community levels across Africa to strengthen food systems, as failing rains lead to crop failures.

A farmer named Rosaiah has been lauded for cultivating 52 varieties of crops on 75 cents of land using natural farming practices, yielding impressive results.
The basis for soy and corn has decreased as farmers are actively selling their crops, influencing agricultural market prices.

Genetically Modified (GM) food crops are highlighted as a crucial solution for India to overcome challenges like water and food stress, essential for achieving food security by 2047.

The significant economic contribution of women in agriculture is being praised, recognizing their labor-intensive tasks from weeding crops to cotton picking.
India is conducting confined field trials for several genetically modified (GM) crops, including vitamin A and iron-fortified bananas, insect-resistant pigeon peas, and stress-tolerant rubber
Villagers report elephants often enter human habitations soon after dusk, knocking against compound gates and occasionally doors of houses before retreating to the valley by dawn

Forests and wetlands are increasingly being replaced by cultivated crops, leading to ecosystem destruction. This trend is attributed not only to common culprits like beef, palm oil, and cocoa.
Rogue elephants have killed three people and destroyed crops in Samburu, Kenya, highlighting human-wildlife conflict in the region.
An article discusses the concept of 'weeding' as a discipline for eliminating distractions, drawing a parallel to agricultural practices where unwanted grasses are removed to allow crops to thrive.

Swarms of locusts, originating from the Sahara, have appeared in Greece, destroying crops. Local authorities are monitoring the situation due to the potential impact on agriculture, while assuring no public health risk.
In many places, harvested paddy remains piled in the fields, exposed and vulnerable to the unseasonal summer rain. Farmers fear their crops can be ruined if the exposure continues

Prudential Bank has reaffirmed its dedication to Ghana's agricultural transformation, throwing its weight behind the Tree Crop Development Authority's (TCDA) vision to make six targeted tree crops major economic drivers.

The Portuguese government has finalized the process for the Caia Conservation Zone, implementing conservation measures and prohibiting activities such as converting dryland to irrigated land or installing intensive crops outside the Caia area.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is providing solutions to help Iranian pistachio growers overcome various predicaments affecting their crops.
Police have discovered ganja plantations concealed within chilli crops and arrested three individuals in connection with the illegal cultivation.

Europe’s winter ‘pantry’ depleted as rains devastate crops in Spain, Portugal and Morocco
The Jammu and Kashmir government has stated it will not sterilize monkeys despite widespread crop destruction and public safety concerns, opting instead to promote monkey-resistant crops.

The contentious weedkiller dicamba, used on genetically engineered crops, has received approval for continued use, overturning previous court restrictions and drawing criticism from environmental groups.
Quinoa cultivation in Thakurgaon, Bangladesh, shows potential for agricultural development but has left local farmers in an uncertain situation, highlighting the complexities of introducing new crops.

Filipino farmers are letting their crops rot in fields due to rising oil prices, linked to the Middle East conflict, which make harvesting unprofitable.

Farmers in Bosnia and Herzegovina are warning of potential vegetable shortages and increased prices this year, attributing the issues to a recent cold snap, snow, and heavy rainfall in late March and early April that impacted crops.

Unseasonal rainfall has battered Maharashtra, India, leading to significant crop and orchard damage, causing farmers to count heavy losses.
Hailstorms have severely impacted northern districts of Bangladesh, destroying crops in over 100 villages and causing significant agricultural damage.

OCP Nutricrops has announced the appointment of Faris Derrij as its new Chairman and CEO, succeeding Youssef El Bari in the leadership role.

Unseasonal hailstorms and rains have severely damaged gram harvests in Bhakkar, Pakistan, also causing power disruptions and flooding in low-lying areas.
CSIR-Crops Research Institute (CRI) and Newage Agric Solutions have jointly launched a new hybrid maize seed aimed at boosting agricultural productivity in Ghana.
Swedish farmers are facing significant challenges due to a price shock in fertilizer and diesel, compounded by low grain prices and severe winter damage to autumn-sown crops.
Apricot farmers in Switzerland are facing significant challenges due to recent frosty conditions, which threaten their crops and livelihoods.

Indian farmers are increasingly cultivating dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to traditional crops like mangoes and coffee, providing them with a significant cash boost.
A suspect marijuana farmer is on the run in Fiji, while a separate inquiry is underway after another farmer claimed property and crops were destroyed during a police search for marijuana.
Tin mining and plastic pollution are severely impacting soils in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, rendering some areas unsuitable for agriculture. Researchers from Vienna are working on solutions to address the contamination, which includes arsenic and lead in crops like 'tropical potatoes'.

The Moroccan government has given its approval for OCP Nutricrops to establish new subsidiaries in both France and India, signaling an international expansion for the company.
Officials have issued a warning as a region in the United States faces an infestation of harmful creatures that are destroying crops.
Madrid has approved 1,400 additional hunting licenses to manage wild animal populations and protect agricultural crops.

Heavy rainfall has been reported in the Salem and Namakkal districts of India, leading to significant damage to local crops.

Morocco is employing desalination technology to convert seawater into irrigation-grade water, enabling the cultivation of crops in desert regions with limited rainfall and ensuring agricultural stability.

As climate change impacts global coffee crops, Brazil's robusta coffee, traditionally seen as inferior to arabica, is thriving, with small growers in the Amazon boosting its reputation due to its resilience.

Higher fuel costs will make it more expensive to transport goods and plant crops

Strong winds swept through the Larnaca and free Famagusta districts on Sunday, causing widespread damage, flattening landmarks like the 'Big Potato,' battering crops, damaging beaches, closing roads, and cutting power.
Hailstorm, nor’wester damage crops, homes The Daily Star

Ghana's Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has announced the nationwide rollout of a mandatory Tree Crops Conveyance Certificate System (CCS) for licensed traders transporting tree crops, effective March 30, 2026.

The ongoing Iran war is raising concerns about a potential global food shock as a growing number of fertiliser plants are forced to shut down, threatening harvests of essential crops like rice.
US farmers rush to sell crops as Iran war fuels rally Reuters

Researchers in Ukraine are taking 8,000 soil samples from war-torn wheatfields to assess if the land is safe for growing crops after extensive conflict.

The Turmeric Board is actively promoting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices to enhance and boost the export of spice crops.
Cocoa beans are rotting in West Africa, leading farmers to explore alternative crops and livelihoods following a significant crash in commodity prices.
Farmers are being urged to shift their focus towards horticulture crops as a strategy to increase their income.

Prime Minister Modi has called upon farmers and agricultural investors to shift their focus towards high-value crops and expand into fisheries to enhance agricultural income and diversification.

Indian Prime Minister Modi urged farmers to utilize India's diverse climatic conditions to increase the cultivation of high-value crops like nuts, cocoa, and agarwood, advocating for stronger links between local farmers and global markets.

Escorts Kubota has rolled out a new tractor specifically designed for paddy crops, as the company intensifies its focus on the South Indian market.

Google, Microsoft and Amazon among companies using algorithms and AI to influence what crops are grown and how, say critics Tech companies and industrial agriculture are “playing with the food…
A mud volcano eruption has impacted approximately 1,000 people in a municipality, damaging roads, crops, livestock, and the local aqueduct.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warns that Africa is losing its native crops, which are crucial for food security and climate resilience across the continent.

Payments for producers whose crops suffered damages during 2025 The post ELGA: €18.7 million in compensation credited today to eligible producers’ accounts appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Potato growers in Thakurgaon, Bangladesh, are once again reporting significant financial losses this year due to various challenges affecting their crops.

Speaking at the Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition in Accra, Mr Madjie highlighted what he termed a “ready and credible opportunity” within the oil palm industry, urging investors to partner with the Eastern Region-based company as it enters its next phase of growth.

The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) was hosted by the holy Ghost Temple of International Central Gospel Church in Fafraha, Adenta, at a thanksgiving service to celebrate the successful complet

The EU is considering allowing vegetables and grains developed with new gene-editing technologies to be grown, a proposal that is meeting with mixed reactions.

The English government plans to introduce legislation that will make it easier for landowners and tenants to cull deer, aiming to protect crops and property from deer damage.

The world's leading cocoa producer is experiencing flourishing crops, attributed to unexpected rainfall in key growing regions, bringing relief to farmers.

The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) in Ghana has refuted recent media allegations of under-invoicing in the country's raw rubber exports, calling the reports misleading and unverified.

The heavy reliance of food production, particularly for crops like wheat, rice, and corn, on oil-derived fertilizers is leading to reduced yields and higher prices, with Slovenian industry already passing these increased costs to consumers.

A greenhouse farm in Roxas, Isabela, Philippines, is enabling local farmers to cultivate high-value crops year-round, providing an alternative income source amidst the ongoing oil crisis.

Global prices for oil and sugar saw a sharp increase in March, driven by rising crude oil costs and the diversion of crops towards fuel production, according to an FAO report.

Unseasonal rains have affected 14,000 farmers in Uttar Pradesh, India, causing significant crop damage. A fresh rain alert has been issued for April 3-5 for the region.

Albania's Council of Ministers approved the National Agriculture Scheme for 2026, allocating 2.5 billion lek (approximately 25 million euros) to increase direct subsidies for farmers raising livestock, cultivating crops, and beekeeping.

A farmer reports that rising fertiliser costs, exacerbated by the war in the Middle East, are making it uneconomical to plant crops, leading him to consider not using it.

An analysis suggests that the food supply chain is experiencing renewed disruptions, impacting the growth and nutritional potential of crops planted in late winter.

A column highlights two farmers in Punjab who achieved significant success by diversifying their crops from traditional wheat and paddy to vegetables.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has increased the quota for biofuels to be blended into gasoline and diesel, a decision requiring more crop-based biofuels and hailed as a significant victory for farmers.
Tea farmers in Chongqing, China, are harvesting their spring tea crops from eco-friendly gardens, highlighting sustainable agricultural practices.

The Iran war continues to impact Africa, causing a fuel crunch that now threatens South African wheat and corn crops, highlighting the broader challenges for fuel and food security across the continent.
This article explores six interesting facts about chia seeds, including how they nearly disappeared when Spanish conquerors imposed European crops in the Americas.

The Serbian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management announced new relief measures for farmers, eliminating the need to justify subsidies for alfalfa, clover, and certain other crops.
Kinya abandoned traditional cash crops to tap into sweet potato farming.
Sri Lanka farmers protest after elephants destroy crops Archives The Guardian Nigeria News

Intense pre-monsoon hailstorms have swept across Karnataka, leading to widespread agricultural damage and significant crop losses for farmers, disrupting their livelihoods.

Untimely rains have caused damage to crops across 1,481 hectares in Andhra Pradesh, prompting Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to instruct officials to assess the losses and provide real-time weather updates to farmers.
Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda stated that action will be taken after legal opinion regarding several properties recorded as 'waqf' in Record of Rights, Tenancy and Crops (RTC) entries without supporting documents, including 21.21 acres of government land.
Potato crops in Cyprus have sustained damage due to salty winds. The extent of the damage and its impact on the agricultural sector are being assessed.

Farmers in South Moravia have started their spring fieldwork, preparing soil and planting new crops. While weather conditions have been favorable, there are concerns that spring frosts could still threaten the harvest.

Farmers in the Cagayan Valley region of the Philippines are struggling with the early onset of the dry season, as prolonged lack of rainfall impacts their crops.

Manipur has been hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, causing significant damage to several houses and crops, and disrupting power supply in affected districts.
The JD(S) party has appealed to the Chief Minister to provide a support price for tobacco crops, advocating for farmers' welfare.

The Supreme Court has urged the central government to reconsider its policy on importing yellow lentils, emphasizing the importance of diversifying agricultural crops.

India's Supreme Court has advised the Centre to reconsider its focus on wheat and rice, advocating for a new policy framework that encourages farmers to cultivate alternative crops, particularly pulses.

Farmers in the Haná region are busy with spring work, fertilizing fields and sowing spring crops. They are pleased with the ample moisture in the soil, a result of a snow-rich winter, which they describe as the best average in recent years.
Farmers in Omoro are struggling with widespread coffee diseases, impacting their crops and livelihoods.
A fact-check report addresses claims circulating online that Bill Gates donated $50 million to create 'biologically modified' crops, clarifying the truth behind these posts.
An article discusses the importance of consistent nourishment for crops to reach harvest, drawing parallels to broader wisdom.

Floods have destroyed crops, exacerbating hunger in Mozambique, while terrorist attacks further contribute to the food crisis by causing displacement, restricting movement, and disrupting livelihoods, according to FEWS NET.

Crop researchers at Ghana's CSIR-CRI are testing new technological devices to detect real-time disease infections on farmers’ fields, aiming for early intervention.
Eleven nearly continuous storms have devastated a significant portion of strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry crops in Portugal, Spain, and Morocco, also affecting quality. This destruction is expected to lead to shortages and increased prices for red berries.
Frequent rain in southern China and low temperatures in the north have briefly delayed rice planting, though the weather conditions are ultimately expected to be more beneficial than harmful for crops.

Wherever dolma traveled, it adapted to local climates, crops, and culture.

Devastating floods in the Tychero region of Greece have submerged 150,000 acres of crops, with waters expected to recede in two months. The situation is critical, despite reduced inflows from the Ardas Dam.

This picturesque corner of the East Midlands is a well-kept secret and it’s great for exploring by public transport Fallow deer are grazing under ruined brick walls in the house where Lady Jane Grey was born. It’s a moody spring day at Bradgate Park in Leicestershire and there are few visitors. Instead, there are fieldfares in the hedges and skylarks singing in the mist. I’m walking, through bracken and craggy outcrops, towards Old John Tower, a folly that looks like a giant beer mug on the ...

The Ghana Private Sector Competitiveness Programme Phase II has injected about one million Ghana cedis into Ghana’s tree crops sector to support the Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition, a move aimed at attracting new investment and unlocking growth opportunities across the value chain.

The Lithuanian Ministry of Agriculture is reportedly angered by a public secret: some crops are grown not for harvest and sale, but solely to claim subsidies. Farmers declare land and hope for no inspections, with large payouts expected.

A new analysis by Climate Central reveals that rising temperatures and extreme heat days due to climate change are severely damaging coffee plants worldwide, particularly the crucial Arabica variety.

Israeli planes sprayed chemicals on farmland in Quneitra, Syria in late January and early February, 2026. Farmers say that their crops yellowed and died in just a few days and that they lost dozens of hectares of farmland. There have been similar reports of the Israeli Army spraying fields in southern Lebanon and of Israeli settlers doing the same in the West Bank.

A massive sinkhole has appeared in Central Aceh, Indonesia, consuming farmland and endangering the livelihoods of local farmers. Caused by ongoing soil shifts and landslides, the sinkhole has destroyed crops, mainly coffee, chili and sugar canes, and prompted safety measures in the surrounding areas. The sinkhole is also threatening an electricity pylon according to local authorities.