Farmers
Droughts have long been a hardship for farmers in Ghana's semi-arid north, where erratic rainfall and agriculture drive rural economies. While the economic and environmental effects are well-documented, the psychological toll on farmers and their families remains underestimated. A recent study in the Talensi district of Ghana'
Farmers
Droughts in Ghana's semi-arid north are a familiar hardship, affecting the livelihoods and psychological resilience of rural farmers. A recent study in the Upper East region surveyed 507 farmers to assess the impact of drought on their mental wellbeing, and found a strong link between prolonged drought and
Farmers
Residents and farmers in Jaghatu district of Maidan Wardak province are struggling to cope with severe drought that has destroyed their crops and left them without access to drinking water. The drought has affected areas including Gandqol, Gul Dara, Didani, Sorsang, Ozbah, and surrounding villages, with water sources drying up
Farmers
Walter Beard, a Christmas tree farmer with over 50 years of experience, is facing the worst hot and dry weather on his crop since the drought of 1976 and 1977. Beard, company director at Leigh Sinton Farm and Nurseries Limited, has been forced to spray his Christmas trees at night
Farmers
Research presented by the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education suggests that seasonal forecasts of water availability have potential benefits for decisions in irrigated agriculture, but the actual benefit depends on how accurate the information is and how it is used by farmers and reservoir operators. The study modeled decisions
Farmers
The Brazilian state of Bahia has initiated the application process for the 2025-2026 Harvest Guarantee Program, providing vital financial support to family farmers impacted by drought or excessive rainfall. The program, coordinated by the Secretariat of Rural Development (SDR), guarantees a lump-sum payment of R$1,200 to farmers who
Climate change
Researchers from the School of Agriculture at Liaodong University have conducted a two-year field experiment to investigate the effects of biochar on soil organic carbon (SOC) and its labile fractions in paddy fields under alternate wetting and drying (AWD) conditions. The study found that biochar increased SOC, dissolved organic carbon
Climate change
Researchers have made significant strides in understanding the challenges posed by climate change on global crop production. According to a recent study, staple food crops such as wheat, rice, soybean, and corn are not well adapted to withstand heat or drought, which can lead to devastating losses in agricultural productivity.
Climate change
In the face of escalating global population and climate change, agriculture is under pressure to produce food commodities in greater quantities. The impact of abiotic stresses, including drought, salinity, and extreme temperatures, on crop yields threatens global food security. Researchers from Kerala Agricultural University have highlighted the potential of CRISPR/
Climate change
Prolonged droughts and water scarcity have pushed the livestock sector in Vietnam's South Central and Central Highlands to the brink, forcing farmers to adopt innovative climate-adaptive models. Enter climate-resilient livestock farming integrated with eco-tourism, a fledgling approach that promises to safeguard livelihoods and boost incomes. With over 2.
Farmers
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) has been providing critical financial support to farmers affected by natural disasters and pests in Western Visayas and Negros Occidental. From January to July 31 this year, the PCIC has paid out over PHP501 million in indemnity claims to 125,949 farmers. The majority
Climate change
The Trump administration has been accused of unlawfully withholding over $9 million in congressionally authorized funds intended to help Washington state prepare for the impacts of climate change. The funds were awarded to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in 2022 and 2023, with Washington state being a recipient
