April 2022

NAWANSHAHR: In a bid to encourage crop diversification among the peasantry, the Shaheed Bhagat Singh (SBS) Nagar administration has set a target to increase the horticultural crop area by 150 acres in the current year. Giving an update on…

Changes to diets, improvements in genetics and health, and redesigning the use of poultry manure and bedding all have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. GHG emissions in the poultry sector…

Russian soldiers accused of stealing 61 tonnes of wheat April 29, 2022 2 minute read Ukraine on Thursday accused Russia of stealing grain from the territory it occupies, an act it says has increased the threat to…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLf8KRE2_uM Cindy White It's busy being in the bee business, just ask Brad Ingram. "It's been a busy season," says Ingram, owner of Okanagan Beekeeping Supplies. “A lot of beekeepers, commercial…

When it comes to growing and harvesting cherries, timing is everything – and over the past two seasons,…

GENEVA, Ohio - Northeast Ohio is known for many things, including wine and chill, but sometimes the two just don't mix.At Ferrante's in Geneva, as they prepare for their busiest time of the year, Nicholas Ferrante goes out every day to…

Many farms in the region saw temperatures drop to -5C overnight from Wednesday to Thursday morning. Tom Heeman, Field Manager at Heeman's, was surveying the strawberry fields in Thorndale, Ontario. Thursday morning with mixed…

Farmers across the region rushed to protect their crops on Wednesday as…

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine drives up prices for grain, sunflower oil and other commodities, several…

JOHNSTOWN- Todd Rogers was just 10 years old when his father, Don, bought what would become the Rogers family orchard in 1970. Todd started working on the farm and didn't stop. His two brothers and a sister went to college, but he wasn't…

Sanger-based Pitman Farms plans to expand a Stratford poultry farm if approved by the County Planning…

A flip-flop on herbicide spraying reveals Champagne's true attitude towards sustainability. © Caroline Henry/Wine-Searcher | The vineyards near Hautvilliers were blasted with herbicides.…

Pseudococcus longispinus, known as the long-tailed cochineal, is not an unknown species in the Valencian Community. In fact, the Institut Valencià d'Investigacions Agràries (IVIA) warned in a recent study that this cotonet is the…

Grape growers and grape growers in Oregon assess the damage after a severe late frost hit the Willamette Valley in recent days. The week of April 10 saw record high temperatures - up to 26°F in some areas - just as…

The hailstorm that hit parts of northern Kashmir on Monday night caused heavy damage to orchards.This is the second time this month that hail has caused damage to fruit of various varieties which are in the early stages of…

By Ching Lee As Russia's invasion of Ukraine drives up prices for grain, sunflower oil and other commodities, several California crops may begin to feel the ripple effects of war, pointing out their link to global…

Srinagar, April 25: High-speed winds followed by a hailstorm on Monday caused massive damage to apple, almond, walnut and cherry orchards, as well as standing crops, vegetables and young paddy shoots in…

Added April 26, 2022 Images News Network Experts suggest a fresh fungicide spraySrinagar: Massive hailstorms hit parts of northern and southern Kashmir on Monday afternoon, damaging orchards and…

Retailers must help create a market for local protein crops and make UK farmers less dependent on imported soybeans, according to the Soil Association. The organic promotion body has launched a campaign…

Are you planning to take a loan for bad credit ? First, you should always try to find one with an affordable interest rate. You will find several lenders offering emergency loans at various interest rates, repayment schedules and…

NEWBERG, Ore. (KPTV) — Wineries hit by a mid-spring snowstorm earlier this month are still assessing the damage to their crop.Kim Bellingar, owner of Bellingar Estates, said it was still too early to assess the extent of the damage. But…

A farm worker shows fertilizer before spreading it in a soybean field, near Brasilia, Brazil February 15, 2022. Picture taken February 15, 2022. REUTERS/Adriano MachadoPoultry manure is promoted by representatives of the Ministry of Food…

GREENFIELD — Scheid Vineyards is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and recently hosted an Earth Day visit to its winery — just off Highway 101 between Greenfield and King City — to discuss its growing sustainability efforts…

Suhail BhatSRINAGAR, April 22: As the threat of apple scab looms over the apple orchards of Kashmir, the Department of Horticulture has warned apple growers to follow!-->!-->!-->!-->…

AdvertisementA symbiotic relationship between birds and grape growers is emerging, and its implications are vast. By Kathleen Willcox Since 1970, bird populations in North America alone have declined by nearly 3 billion, according to a…

British Columbia farmers use helicopters to save their cherry crop. Credit - Paolo Neo, public domain Some BC cherry growers are using helicopters to push hot air over their trees as unseasonably cool temperatures threaten this year's…

The 2021 drought taught California a new lesson in water management. Rising spring temperatures and drought-shriveled ecosystems have allowed less water to flow into reservoirs. Now another lesson emerges: crops in the San Joaquin Valley…

Roberts Ranch Vineyards offers stunning views of the Santa Cruz Mountains April 22, 2022 – Joshua Stewman is an architect by trade, but a builder at heart. The eldest of four boys, he grew up in Boulder Creek. His father was a…

Feico Smit can be safely called an expert on Africa. In the 1990s, he was the first to tour Africa for flower auctions. Feico moved there for the fourth time. In November 2021, he became COO of Mount Elgon Orchards Kenya, a…

MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — Between sprawling almond orchards and dairy pastures in the heart of California's farmland sits a property being redesigned to look like it did 150 years ago, before the levees do restrict the flow of rivers that…

YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — A hovering arctic jet stream has brought bitter cold, snow, rain and hail that are of…

Some of the people who received 20% of their savings from the NSSF asked Seeds of Gold how they can successfully invest their money in poultry farming. While seeking advice, Moses Omongole from Jinja district says he wants to invest…

Cherry growers in British Columbia's Okanagan region say they are worried about the survival of their crops after many of their budding trees were exposed to frosts unusual for this time of year, causing many buds to die before they even…

SRINAGAR: Kashmir Director of Horticulture, Ajaz Bhat on Thursday visited various parts of Baramulla district including Sherpora, Mamoosa, Kanloo, Babagund, Sari, Nehalpora, LalporaKunzer, LalporaTangmarg, Dobiwan,!-->!-->…

The production of perennial crops in Georgia has increased by 33% in recent years and amounted to 600,000 tons, said Otar Shamugia, the country's agriculture minister, on Thursday. Shamugia further noted that in 2021, a new…

Ongoing strike threatens grain exports April 14, 2022 2 minute read Grain truck drivers, industry groups and government officials in Argentina failed to make a breakthrough in talks on Wednesday to end a strike,…

Amid the price spike, the lemon thieves are doing it again. After Shahjahanpur they struck at Kanpur now.Over the past four days, thieves have stolen 15,000 lemons weighing 750 kg or 7.5 quintals from the orchards of Kanpur.“Our…

With rising temperatures, winemakers are encouraged to stay on the lookout for mite populations growing in vineyards. Mites can quickly become a problem with females laying up to 200 eggs which can develop into adults in about a…

A Zasso electric weeding unit mounted on a tractor demonstrates its capabilities.Photo by Marcelo Moretti, Oregon State University An ongoing study in hazelnut orchards offers possible electric weed control (EWC) solutions for other tree…

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According to Vietnamese national media, the severe impact of COVID-19 restrictions on exports to China has pushed local prices of Vietnamese dragon fruit to their lowest level in years, with sales barely covering production costs. . In…

This is what Sergey Stepanyan, chairman of the Union of Poultry Breeders of Armenia, told the local publication, Armenian News.Stepanyan estimated that before the war, 25-30% of animal feed was imported from Ukraine, including soybeans,…

the micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) sector is considered the backbone of the Indian economy. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), India is home to approximately 6.3 billion MSMEswhich contribute…

When Marion Inksetter applied for a license in 1984 to open a bakery in the Ancaster orchard which she ran with her husband, Robert, she said she was asked who would drive to the countryside to buy a pie.It turns out a lot of people.Within…

AHMEDABAD: The next time you come across an attractive offer offering you an easy loan via an application, pay attention! By accepting it, you could not only hand over your private data to hackers, but also allow them to trap your friends,…

COLUMBIA – South Carolina poultry farmers are crying foul because their chicken and turkey homes are being…

BRIGHTON, Mo. (KY3) - Friday's frost warning prompted many home gardeners to protect their young plants.Professionals around the Ozarks are also taking action, but on a much larger scale. At Gardener's Orchard and Bakery in Brighton, they…

By Latrishka Thomas The government has made a new promise to farmers across the country to ease some of their financial burdens but according to the head of the local poultry farmers' association, the body has heard the same tune before,…

The reason for the unusual temperature variations in French wine regions is a well-known culprit: climate change, per Axios. In fact, climate change is already affecting wine quite devastatingly. Warming winters cause a…

Express press service TIRUPPUR: Residents of villages near the PAP canal claim that Palladam and Pongalur poultry farms dump chicken waste and dead chickens into the water body. Speaking to TNIE, PAP Vellakoil Branch…

Winegrowers are regularly confronted with botrytis problems in their vineyards every year. Although the disease is more prevalent in cooler growing regions, it can be a problem for any grower given the right environmental…

Called LeafSense, the monitoring technology can be fitted to agricultural machinery such as tractors to scan plants and fruit in real time, using artificial intelligence and high-resolution images.Available for orange, coffee, grape and…

Picture: Contributed The 2021 vintage is a landmark season for Road 13 Vineyards, as it was the first harvest as a certified organic producer. That's right, every row of Road 13 grown is 100% organic. “We are already seeing the…

ISLAMABAD: As the Rabi season has set in and temperatures have risen in the Indus river basins, water flows are not yet improving, which puts senior Indus River officials System Authority (IRSA) in a state of shock. The country has…

Big Basin Vineyards winemaker Blake Yarger and founder Bradley Brown at the preview April 5, 2022 - After much anticipation, Big Basin Vineyards' beautiful new tasting room and patio is set to fully open at 525 Pacific St in Santa…

Lines of flowering almond trees. Photo / 123rfRNZThe potential for an almond industry in New Zealand is being explored, with a study investigating whether almonds can be grown sustainably in Hawke's Bay.Plant & Food Research is…

Live chickens are transported in crates on a semi-trailer truck at the Pilgrim Poultry Processing Plant in Enterprise, Alabama, U.S. November 30, 2021. REUTERS/Alyssa Pointer/File Photo. SIOUX FALLS, SD (Reuters) - More than…

The war in Ukraine has led to a 20% to 40% increase in world grain prices, Rabobank's latest poultry industry quarterly finds.The main headwinds for poultry businesses in 2022 will be seen on the operational side, with feed markets still…

Tribune press service Dipender Manta Mandi, April 4 Apple orchards are in full bloom in Kullu-Manali these days and arborists are expecting a good…

By Erdal OzkanA new series of Ohio State University Extension fact sheets are now available online. The series includes seven fact sheets each covering a specific topic associated with effective and efficient spraying in orchards and!-->…

French winegrowers light candles to thaw their vines to protect them from a late frost after a spell of winter heat - a temperature swing that threatens fruit crops in several countries.Ice-covered vines stretched across the hillsides…

By THIBAULT CAMUS CHABLIS, France (AP) — French winemakers light candles to thaw their vines to save them from a late frost after a spell of winter heat, a temperature swing that threatens…

With growing interest in orchard production, Massey Ferguson launched the MF 3300 series of narrow-width tractors in South Africa. The MF 3300 is a series of narrow-width tractors designed for working in orchards. Photo: Massey Ferguson…

By THIBAULT CAMUS, Associated PressCHABLIS, France (AP) — French winemakers light candles to thaw their vines to save them from a late frost after a spell of winter heat, a temperature swing that threatens fruit crops in several…

The project was developed at the Advanced Materials Chemistry Laboratory (Laqma) of the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) in partnership with Roger Borges, researcher at Embrapa Instrumentação.6 million tons of eggshellsAccording to the…

ISLAMABAD: The dry spell prevailing in most parts of the country over the next few days could lead to water stress on water reservoirs, standing crops, vegetables and orchards. "Farmers are advised to manage crop water accordingly and…

In recent years, farmers in remote villages in Ayni district of Tajikistan have suffered huge losses as irrigation canals have been damaged due to climate change induced events such as rapid melting of excessive snow and…

The February frost led to pits for some San Joaquin County cherry growers. As a result, the county filed for an emergency declaration with the state of California, which the San Joaquin Farm Bureau hopes will help…