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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Wreaked Havoc": Losses of up to 90% Reported After a Violent Hailstorm

A severe hailstorm in Río Negro's Valle Medio area has caused extensive damage to local crops, with some farmers reporting losses of up to 90%.

Mar 21 • 10:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Saint Joseph's Day registers rains in more than 60 cities in Paraíba

On Saint Joseph's Day, celebrated on March 19, rain was recorded in 67 cities across the state of Paraíba, Brazil, signaling a favorable outlook for crops.

Mar 20 • 12:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Heat, War, and Now Rain-Hail Threatening Agriculture: Farmers in Distress from Triple Attack

Farmers in India are facing severe challenges due to unexpected weather changes, conflict in West Asia, and untimely rains, affecting major crops.

Mar 20 • 09:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Floods in Malawi leave dozens dead and destroy crops

Severe flooding in Malawi has resulted in at least 13 fatalities and significant destruction of agricultural land, exacerbating the country's reliance on foreign aid.

Mar 20 • 09:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why Frogs are Important for Humans? If They Disappear, There Will Be No Water or Crops

Frogs play a crucial role in our ecosystem, impacting food, agriculture, and water quality, and their decline could have significant ecological consequences.

Mar 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Carrot farmers lose millions in cargo and wasted crops due to Iran war

Western Australia's carrot farmers are facing significant losses due to the conflict in the Middle East, impacting their main export market.

Mar 19 • 21:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The advancement of the black weevil in soybean crops confirmed

The spread of the black soybean weevil has raised alarm among Argentine technicians and producers, as it expands its presence in several regions of the country.

Mar 19 • 19:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Harvesting in the sea to improve land crops: the first macroalgae collection took place in Patagonia

In Patagonia, the first collection of macroalgae has taken place, which may enhance farming practices in Argentina by offering new bio-stimulants.

Mar 19 • 17:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Imbabura with 90% Damage to Bean Crops Due to Rain: Losses Would Amount to $135,450

Heavy rains have caused significant damage to bean crops in Imbabura, Ecuador, affecting 90% of the fields and leading to an estimated loss of $135,450 for farmers.

Mar 19 • 16:09 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Storting approved increased onion compensation

The Norwegian Storting has passed a resolution to provide onion producers with at least 95% compensation for unsold crops due to high cadmium levels in 2026.

Mar 19 • 13:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

KEVILI leader: in such a difficult situation I wouldn't recommend sowing summer crops

Estonian farmers are protesting due to a crisis in the sector, expressing their frustration over losses, rising input prices, and uncertain policies.

Mar 18 • 22:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

“It had an enormous force”: a powerful hailstorm swept across a productive region

A severe hailstorm has devastated crops in the Medio Valley of Río Negro, Argentina, causing significant damage to fruits, vegetables, and corn production.

Mar 18 • 20:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Climate: Intense rains in the north and thermal fluctuations will mark the next two weeks in agriculture

The upcoming two weeks in Argentina's agricultural regions will be marked by intense rains in the north and significant temperature fluctuations affecting crop development.

Mar 18 • 17:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Sambhal: Action on 70 bighas of government land, crops planted, notices issued to residents

In Sambhal, a government team led by the Deputy Tehsildar removed illegal encroachments from 70 bighas of government land, destroying crops and serving notices to homeowners.

Mar 18 • 05:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Months of Bad Luck: The Storm Arrived in Areas That Still Faced Drought, but It Came Too Late to Reverse Damage

Recent rains in the southeastern region of Buenos Aires have provided relief to drought-stricken crops, although it may be too late to mitigate significant losses.

Mar 17 • 22:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Fuel and fertiliser shortage hits at crunch time for farmers

Australian farmers are facing a severe shortage of fuel and fertiliser just as they begin sowing their winter grain crops, raising concerns over increased food costs.

Mar 17 • 20:18 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Mark Soosaar's Exhibition 'After-pickers': We Got the Idea from Farmers in France

Mark Soosaar's exhibition 'After-pickers' at the Pärnu New Art Museum draws inspiration from a French agricultural tradition that allows others to harvest leftover crops after the farmers have finished their work.

Mar 17 • 16:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fear of more rain: water in Tucumán hit rural infrastructure hard

Recent heavy rains in Tucumán, Argentina, have caused significant damage to rural infrastructure and crops, with concerns about further precipitation.

Mar 16 • 22:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

People troubled by monkeys in Sambhal, heavy damage to crops

In Sambhal district, the increasing monkey population poses a significant threat to crops, particularly potatoes and strawberries, causing distress to local farmers.

Mar 16 • 13:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Farmer Becomes a 'Bear' to Scare Away Monkeys, People Are Shocked by the Strange Method

Farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district have resorted to dressing as bears to scare monkeys away from their crops.

Mar 16 • 07:05 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Residues of Medicines Accumulate Mainly in Plant Leaves

A study reveals that residues from pharmaceuticals, which humans excrete, accumulate significantly in the leaves of certain crops, posing food safety concerns.

Mar 16 • 06:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The ten most devastating agricultural pests

An article highlights the top ten agricultural pests that have severely affected crops worldwide, with a focus on their impact on Ecuador’s banana industry.

Mar 15 • 13:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Five crops you should grow to slash your grocery bill

A guide on which crops to grow at home to reduce grocery bills amidst rising food costs.

Mar 15 • 12:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Millions Suffer from Hunger.. and "Rubisco House" May Be the Only Solution

A new study reveals a molecular trick used by primitive plants known as legumes that could enhance the efficiency of major crops like wheat and rice.

Mar 14 • 04:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Opium cultivation amidst onion crops... 363 plants seized in Jaipur, farmer arrested

In Jaipur, India, police discovered illegal opium cultivation hidden among onion crops, leading to the seizure of 363 opium plants and the arrest of a farmer.

Mar 13 • 03:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The seed company that invites dreaming of the fourth star

Advanta showcases its agricultural innovations at Expoagro, emphasizing diversified crops and extensive support for producers in Argentina.

Mar 11 • 16:04 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Cattle, horses and crops washed away by NT floods

Farmers in the Northern Territory are struggling to recover from devastating floods that have destroyed livestock and crops, feeling neglected by emergency services.

Mar 11 • 03:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Proposal to eliminate export taxes and reduce tax pressure to incorporate more technology in crops

Agricultural representatives in Argentina are advocating for the elimination of export taxes to enhance competitiveness and attract investment in major crops.

Mar 10 • 22:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Let's take care of the earth to produce our food

The article emphasizes the urgent need to respect ancestral food traditions in Ecuador and elsewhere to combat increasing malnutrition and health crises.

Mar 9 • 15:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The war in the Middle East shakes agriculture: soybeans feel the indirect impact and corn enters a risk zone

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are starting to affect international agricultural markets, particularly impacting soy and corn crops.

Mar 9 • 10:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hooray, it's spring! The time of the garden has arrived

The article celebrates the arrival of spring and the excitement of gardening and growing various flowers and crops.

Mar 8 • 00:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The risk of food shortages related to climate change is increasing

Research indicates that the adverse impacts of climate change on food production are likely to manifest sooner than anticipated, particularly affecting cereal crops like wheat and barley.

Mar 7 • 09:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Bolivia reactivates eradication of illegal coca in the region where Evo Morales is located

Bolivia has resumed a campaign to destroy illegal coca crops amid a 10% increase in plantations, particularly in the region supportive of former president Evo Morales.

Mar 5 • 20:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Severe Storms": They anticipate that a wide region of the country will have significant rainfall

Argentina is expecting significant rainfall in several agricultural regions, impacting the crops of soybeans and corn.

Mar 4 • 18:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Crops: A Silicon Aid Launched to Improve Application Performance

Rizobacter has launched a new silicon-based adjuvant, Rizospray Wet, aimed at enhancing agricultural application efficiency under challenging climatic conditions in Argentina.

Mar 4 • 14:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Gardeners urged to plant 8 essential crops and flowers in March

Gardeners are encouraged to plant eight key crops and flowers this March, including hardy vegetables and tender varieties.

Mar 4 • 08:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rains leave dozens of families homeless in Piauí; see the most affected cities

Severe rains in Piauí have caused flooding, destroyed crops, and displaced dozens of families across several municipalities.

Mar 3 • 14:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Farmers can start preparing for the declaration of crops in 2026 earlier

Lithuanian farmers will be able to take advantage of new features in the 2026 crop declaration process to facilitate easier applications and ensure data continuity.

Mar 3 • 07:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SIX FIELDS ⟩ A layer of snow protected winter crops

February's weather remained consistently wintry, providing a protective layer of snow for winter crops in Estonia.

Mar 2 • 07:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Farmers dug ditches to contain wild boars and protect crops that can be destroyed in a single night

Farmers in Brazil are digging ditches to keep wild boars away from their crops, which can be devastated overnight due to the animals' feeding habits and destructive behaviors.

Mar 1 • 00:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rains in Piauí destroy crops, break roads, and interrupt classes; see the damage

Heavy rains in southern Piauí have caused significant damage to crops, roads, and educational institutions.

Feb 28 • 17:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Flavors That Make You Fantasize About Summer's Crops

This article discusses the joys of homegrown vegetables and offers tips and recipes from chefs for summer gardening.

Feb 28 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The fields of Murcia seek to attract tourists with the flowers of their crops

The Murcia region is promoting its agricultural flower bloom as a tourist attraction to enhance local heritage and culture.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The olive enters the 'Noah's Ark' of seeds to ensure its conservation against disasters

The Global Seed Vault in Svalbard will store samples of olive crops collected by Spanish universities to ensure their preservation in case of catastrophe.

Feb 27 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The island beloved by Estonians has been attacked by unwelcome guests

Authorities in Lanzarote, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Fuerteventura are urging people to remain calm due to swarms of locusts that have struck the islands.

Feb 26 • 14:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EXCITING NEWS ⟩ Gene scissors open new doors in the breeding of food plants

Gene editing techniques are being explored to improve food plant breeding, offering quicker and more efficient ways to develop high-yield and disease-resistant crops.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Weather: New rains could accumulate about 100 millimeters in specific areas of the agricultural region

Argentina is expecting irregular rainfall of up to 100 millimeters in certain agricultural regions between February 26 and March 4, affecting crop conditions.

Feb 25 • 18:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rains in Echeandía leave communities cut off and unable to transport production

Heavy rainfall in Echeandía, Ecuador, has disrupted transportation and left communities isolated, impacting their ability to harvest and transport crops.

Feb 25 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sunscreen for fruit and AI-guided robot checking crops: agro technology fair presents innovations in the interior of SP

An agro technology fair in Piracicaba, SP, showcases innovative tools including liquid sunscreen for fruits and an AI-driven robot to monitor vineyard and apple orchard productivity.

Feb 24 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Confronting the Leafhopper Requires Management Strategies on Three Fronts

The article discusses the importance of integrated strategies for managing leafhopper infestations in fruit production in the Vale do São Francisco region of Brazil.

Feb 23 • 12:45 UTC

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