Crops

Storm Marta wreaks havoc on crops in Spain and Portugal

The Iberian Peninsula has already experienced a succession of storms in recent weeks

72,000 hectares of farmland flooded in 21 districts

Aush, transplanted Aman, broadcast Aman, jute, vegetable, betel, and watermelon crops, as well as orchards, have been submerged in 21 districts

Farmers weave dreams with onion seeds in Faridpur

Fields across Faridpur are covered in sun-dried onion blossoms, their petals crisping in the April heat. Groups of women are seen collecting the dried flower heads, which hold the prized seeds. Grown across nearly 1,854 hectares, these flowers will yield onion seeds, and with a bumper crop this year, farmers are hoping for handsome profits.

Effects of adverse weather on crops

US uses ‘Intel Inside’ model to push GM crops