Farmers devastated as extreme weather damages crops: 'It's going to possibly become worse'

Farmers devastated as extreme weather damages crops: 'It's going to possibly become worse'

Excessive rainfall has diminished upstate New York farmers' crop yields, according to RiverReporter.com. What's happening? As rain drowns their crops, farmers in the Catskills worry about their livelihoods. Over the past 20 years, annual rainfall has increased by over 25 inches. Kendra Payne, an herbal farmer and tea shop owner, told Radio Catskill that the lack of adequate sunlight has damaged her hibiscus and tulsi plants, both of which can di…

Unseasonal rains damage 1,239 hectares of crops in J&K, Centre reports 2.7 Cr payout - Daily Good Morning Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir suffered significant crop damage due to unseasonal rains and extreme weather conditions during the 2025 Monsoon season with 1,239 hectares of Agricultural land affected, according to the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The information was tabled in response to a question in the Lok Sabha. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that the losses were reported between April 1 and July 14, 2025. M…

Over 1.58 Lakh Hectares of Crops Damaged by Extreme Weather During Monsoon

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Role of crop nutrition in mitigating impact of extreme weather events - Agriland.co.uk

The Potash Development Association (PDA) has reviewed the role of plant nutrition in mitigating the impact of extreme weather events on crops. This comes after the driest and warmest spring weather conditions experienced in the UK and Ireland. According to the PDA, limitations to root development will exacerbate the impact of weather extremes. As soils dry from the top down in spring, deeper-rooted crops will be able to better access water and n…