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🇪🇸 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Warning issued to anyone buying berries as shoppers urged not to make it 'worse'

Shoppers in the UK are warned about potential berry shortages due to adverse weather conditions affecting crops in Spain and Morocco, with calls not to panic buy to avoid exacerbating the situation.

Feb 23 • 12:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Agricultural Experiments: New Crops in the Field Thanks to Gene Editing?

The article discusses the potential for new crops developed through modern genetic modification techniques to be cultivated in the European Union, and the mixed reactions these developments spark.

Feb 23 • 11:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Economic Results: Winners and Losers of a Hot Campaign

The article discusses the disparities in yields affecting grain harvesters in Argentina's Pampas region due to erratic weather conditions.

Feb 23 • 09:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Jairam Ramesh say about the India-US trade deal?

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh commented on the India-US trade deal, stating that the government claims it will not impact farmers growing crops such as maize, cotton, soybean, apples, fruits, and nuts.

Feb 23 • 08:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The story of two sisters aged 72 and 73 who live alone in a sustainable forest with medicinal plants

Two sisters, aged 72 and 73, lead a self-sufficient life in Tencílio Costa, Brazil, cultivating organic crops and relying on medicinal plants for health care.

Feb 22 • 17:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Attack of pests on mustard crops! Farmers in distress... changing weather has increased tension

Farmers in Rajasthan's Dholpur district are facing challenges due to a pest infestation on mustard crops, exacerbated by changing weather patterns and prior crop losses.

Feb 22 • 11:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Smart Tractors Revolution in India: Increase in Crops and Threat to Thousands of Jobs

The rise of smart tractors in India signals a significant change in traditional agriculture, increasing crop yields while posing a threat to many agricultural jobs.

Feb 21 • 06:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Scarecrow of the sky' in full flight to protect Australian fruit and almond crops

A drone that mimics a peregrine falcon is being used in Australia to safeguard fruit and almond orchards from birds.

Feb 20 • 20:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Extreme phenomenon: the latest 'brutal storms' hit 400,000 hectares in the main agricultural region

Severe storms caused significant damage to crops across 400,000 hectares in Argentina's central agricultural regions due to hail and intense winds.

Feb 20 • 17:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Losing a field is losing a life': the drama of indigenous peoples in Amapá caused by the cassava's witches broom

'Losing a field is losing a life' reflects the plight of Amapá's indigenous communities facing devastation from a plant disease affecting their cassava crops.

Feb 20 • 08:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Decimated crops, torn greenhouses, inaccessible farms: the ordeal of farmers facing floods

Farmers in France are facing severe challenges due to unprecedented flooding exacerbated by Storm Pedro, leading to significant agricultural losses across several departments.

Feb 19 • 19:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Nothing Left": hailstorm swept entire fields of Santa Fe and Córdoba in minutes

A violent hailstorm devastated ready-to-harvest crops, caused livestock deaths, and damaged homes and silos in the regions of Santa Fe and Córdoba, Argentina.

Feb 19 • 18:07 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Narcos modernize their marijuana crops: this is how the plantations the Army destroys in Michoacán are

Despite the rise of new drugs like fentanyl, marijuana remains a lucrative business for organized crime, with modern cultivation techniques reported in Michoacán.

Feb 19 • 16:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rice Producers in Los Ríos Begin Receiving Outstanding Payments from Mill

Rice producers in Los Ríos province have started to receive overdue payments for their crops, which were purchased by a mill under delegated management for the National Government.

Feb 18 • 20:48 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

How Israel is spraying herbicides on Syrian crops

Israeli planes have reportedly sprayed herbicides on Syrian crops, leading to significant losses for local farmers in Quneitra, Syria.

Feb 18 • 20:26 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Despite prolonged rains, average grain yield increased by 7.1% last summer

Last summer saw a 7.1% increase in the average yield of grain crops in Latvia, despite significant rainfall impacting growing conditions.

Feb 18 • 09:57 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: 60 Percent of Ghana's Tree Crops to Be Processed Locally

President Mahama announced a plan for Ghana to process 60% of its major tree crops locally to enhance industrialization and reduce reliance on raw exports.

Feb 18 • 09:53 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Coffee Crops Are Dying From a Fungus With Species-Jumping Genes - Researchers Are 'Resurrecting' Their Genomes to Understand How and Why

Researchers are investigating a devastating coffee wilt disease that affects coffee crops globally, caused by the fungus Fusarium xylarioides, which has severe implications for coffee production and supply.

Feb 18 • 04:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Don wants natural products for pest management

A Nigerian agricultural professor advocates for organic materials in pest management to reduce risks to crops, humans, and the environment due to synthetic pesticides.

Feb 18 • 03:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The ingredient you have in your medicine cabinet that can 'revive' your wilted plant in just one night

Aspirin may strengthen crops and flowers, boosting their natural defenses against diseases and enhancing their longevity.

Feb 17 • 19:19 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Fascinated by artificial rain: China's strange move

China is increasingly investing in artificial rain technology to combat drought and provide water for crops in northern and northwestern regions of the country.

Feb 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Macadamia farmers smashed by floods innovate to save crops

Macadamia farmers in Australia's Northern Rivers are adopting innovative techniques to reduce crop loss and minimize environmental impact due to flooding.

Feb 16 • 20:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The wild ancestors of cultivated crops were concentrated in a smaller area than previously thought

Researchers from Denmark and Spain have concluded that wild ancestors of ancient crops like wheat, rye, and barley occupied a much smaller land area than previously believed, based on machine learning and climate models.

Feb 16 • 06:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Marijuana plantation discovered in MG was cultivated by family amidst coffee crops

A clandestine marijuana plantation was discovered in rural Fervedouro, Brazil, cultivated by a family hidden among coffee crops.

Feb 15 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

U.S. supports eradication of coca crops with drones in Colombia

The U.S. Department of State announced support for Colombia's coca crop eradication program utilizing drones, aiming to enhance security and combat drug trafficking.

Feb 13 • 20:39 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

We had a yield that was half greater than traditional agriculture, says scientist Ferus

Scientists at the Arborétum Mlyňany are studying the benefits of agroforestry, which combines various plants and crops, resulting in higher yields and environmental benefits compared to traditional monoculture methods.

Feb 13 • 15:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

These 5 Local Tricks Will Give Crops Z+ Security... Protection from Animals

Farmers can protect their crops from wild animals using inexpensive homemade solutions, rather than expensive fencing or constant vigilance.

Feb 13 • 05:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Harvest: In January, the area under mild drought in the central region increased by 40%, but after the rains, an entity surprised with an estimate

In January, the area affected by mild drought in Argentina's central region increased significantly; however, recent rainfall has led to improved yield estimates for soybean crops.

Feb 11 • 23:23 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

WA farmers count cost of strong winds but welcome rain

Farmers in Western Australia face damage from strong winds due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Mitchell while also welcoming beneficial rain for their crops.

Feb 11 • 05:17 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

LLKC: Harsh winter threatens fruit and berry gardens

Experts warn that the ongoing winter conditions in Latvia may jeopardize the health of fruit and berry crops due to insufficient insulation from the snow cover.

Feb 10 • 08:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Summer, heat, and drought: what role do biostimulants play against stress?

The article discusses the role of biostimulants, particularly bioinputs, in helping crops cope with stress caused by high temperatures and water shortages during the summer months in Argentina.

Feb 9 • 09:03 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Thousands Displaced As Flooding Devastates Wetland Crops in Malawi

Heavy rains have caused significant flooding in Malawi, displacing thousands and damaging vital agricultural lands.

Feb 9 • 04:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump’s EPA reapproves contentious weedkiller dicamba for some GM crops

The EPA has reapproved the controversial weedkiller dicamba for use on genetically modified soybeans and cotton, despite criticism regarding its environmental impact.

Feb 8 • 16:42 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Severe weather destroys crops worth millions of euros in Spain

Recent storms in the Iberian Peninsula have caused significant crop damage worth millions of euros, particularly in Andalusia, Spain.

Feb 7 • 17:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Storms Paralyze the Iberian Peninsula: Fields Under Water, Thousands Evacuated

Severe storms in Spain and Portugal have resulted in devastating floods, causing significant damage to crops and prompting the evacuation of over 11,000 residents in southern Spain.

Feb 7 • 17:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Spanish Farmers on the Storm: Crops Such as Broccoli and Carrots Are Under Water

Spanish farmers report extensive flooding of crops due to severe storms, resulting in significant economic losses.

Feb 7 • 16:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Putin brought Old Believers from Brazil to Russia. They have been brought to ruin

Old Believers who relocated from Brazil to Russia are facing significant hardships, including failed crops and lack of government support, leading some to consider returning to Brazil.

Feb 7 • 13:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water used in fish farming by indigenous peoples is reused in plantations in the Yanomami Territory

Indigenous farmers in the Sikamabiu community are reusing water from fish farming to irrigate crops, enhancing their food autonomy.

Feb 7 • 09:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Trump administration re-approves twice-banned pesticide

The Trump administration has re-approved the use of the pesticide dicamba for genetically modified crops, facing immediate criticism from environmentalists despite previous court rulings against its approval.

Feb 7 • 03:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rain: predicting how the weather will continue for the fields

The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange warns of irregular rainfall patterns, high temperatures, and significant water demands for crops until mid-February.

Feb 5 • 15:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Lebanon intends to file an international complaint against Israel for spraying pesticides on its lands

The Lebanese government plans to file an international complaint against Israel for allegedly spraying highly toxic herbicides in southern border villages, harming agricultural crops and the environment.

Feb 5 • 13:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'The farmers of the country are being ruined...': Imran Masood

Concerns are rising among farmers over a recent deal that adversely affects crops like rice, while including others such as maize and soybean, leaving farmers uncertain about their future.

Feb 5 • 10:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rain has arrived, but not for everyone: the center of the core region remains the most affected area in the country

While some regions received crucial rainfall for crops, others remain dry, raising concerns about the impact on soybeans and corn.

Feb 4 • 19:20 UTC

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