Powdery mildew certainly sounds unappealing, but for wheat farmers the fungus can mean a serious hit to the pocketbook. It infects crops, yellowing leaves and stunting growth. In countries where the blight is common, like China, the microbe can destroy up to 40% of a field, making it one of the most damaging and costly pathogens for wheat farmers.
On a brisk morning in late October, wisps of snow and brittle leaves scuttle across the hillside at Calabash Gardens in Wells River, Vermont.
The global lime market is currently set for a revival, as the catering industry continues to open back up across many countries, increasing the demand for the citrus fruit.
Higher input costs, which have been the dominant feature of South Africa’s agricultural sector over the past year, will probably prevail in the coming months, with negative effects on farmers’ financial conditions.
The market for garlic is strong in most areas at the moment, as most nations continue to demand the flavourful bulb.
Soils can be thought of as providing 7 key functions in the environment. All of these key functions are at play in the State of Texas every day.
