Showing posts with label Crop Production. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crop Production. Show all posts
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Namibia - Horticultural Production Up
While a major part of local demand (up to 80%) is still through imports, Desie Heita writes in the New Era, that the percentage of fruits and vegetables grown locally within Namibia is increasing as horticulture is promoted by the Government to achieve targets of 60% of domestic consumption to be sourced by domestic horticultural farmers. Certain crops have exceeded these targets to a point where Namibia is able to export certain horticultural crops to neighboring countries such as tomatoes, onions and watermelon. Read complete article in New Era>
Monday, July 20, 2009
We Learn to Grow Crops in Saltwater
Just in time, too.As climate change brings an increase in drought areas and rising sea levels we have to find a solution to soil salinity if our civilization is to survive.
Previous civilizations dependant on irrigation of dry soil have failed. The gradual increased salinity in irrigated dry soil has ended civilizations even though they solved the engineering and logistic problems of designing, building, and maintaining irrigation systems, but neglected the long-term effects of salinization.
We’ll have no choice but to learn to farm in salty water, as the next few centuries’ climate change dries up growing areas from California, Florida and the Middle East, to Africa and China and Australia - - and as seawater increasingly infiltrates low slung island nations’ crops.
So the research findings of a group of scientists from the University of Adelaide in Australia and Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge, UK. attempting to learn to grow crops in saltwater is very good news.
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Previous civilizations dependant on irrigation of dry soil have failed. The gradual increased salinity in irrigated dry soil has ended civilizations even though they solved the engineering and logistic problems of designing, building, and maintaining irrigation systems, but neglected the long-term effects of salinization.
We’ll have no choice but to learn to farm in salty water, as the next few centuries’ climate change dries up growing areas from California, Florida and the Middle East, to Africa and China and Australia - - and as seawater increasingly infiltrates low slung island nations’ crops.
So the research findings of a group of scientists from the University of Adelaide in Australia and Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge, UK. attempting to learn to grow crops in saltwater is very good news.
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Monday, June 29, 2009
Record cherry crop about to pop
Wash. growers expect to top forecasts amid prime conditions
Samantha Graf
Capital Press
A record-breaking sweet cherry crop is predicted for Washington - double the 2008 production year.
The state is expected to produce around 200,000 tons, which is up 11 percent from the earlier June forecast, according to the Washington field office of the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The expected tonnage is 100 percent above the 2008 cherry crop and 27 percent up from the 2007 production year, said NASS in a news release. "If realized, Washington's crop will be 19 percent larger than the previous record of 168,000 tons set in 2006." New plantings of earlier varieties like Chelan have come into production, increasing the potential production levels for Washington state cherries.
The field office cites a "very cold winter and an excellent bloom" period for the success of the 2009 crop so far.
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Samantha Graf
Capital Press
A record-breaking sweet cherry crop is predicted for Washington - double the 2008 production year.
The state is expected to produce around 200,000 tons, which is up 11 percent from the earlier June forecast, according to the Washington field office of the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The expected tonnage is 100 percent above the 2008 cherry crop and 27 percent up from the 2007 production year, said NASS in a news release. "If realized, Washington's crop will be 19 percent larger than the previous record of 168,000 tons set in 2006." New plantings of earlier varieties like Chelan have come into production, increasing the potential production levels for Washington state cherries.
The field office cites a "very cold winter and an excellent bloom" period for the success of the 2009 crop so far.
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Friday, June 26, 2009
Vegetable & Fruit Production Line
(Tianshannet) Updated: 2009-June-24 12:07:06
Hotan Prefecture has 2.1 mln mu of fruit trees.In the past,farmers were worried about the sales of fruits and vegetables.
XJ Guannong Group plans to invest 100 mln yuan in Pishan County, and build a deep processing industrial park with daily processing capacity of 1,500 tons of fruits and vegetables. Now,the first phase project has put into production before the apricot harvest time.It can process about 40,000 tons of fresh apricot and tomato.Now,the enterprise has signed order for over 30,000 tons of fresh apricot and tomato purchase with farmers in Pishan County.
KAHA'ER AMUTI MEMBER OF STANDING COMMITTEE OF CPC PISHAN COUNTY:
"The tomato planting area will reach 40,000 to 50,000 mu. And it's output value will reach 56 mln yuan.Farmers' income can increase by 300 yuan."
(SOURCES:XJTV)Editor: zhaoqian
Hotan Prefecture has 2.1 mln mu of fruit trees.In the past,farmers were worried about the sales of fruits and vegetables.
XJ Guannong Group plans to invest 100 mln yuan in Pishan County, and build a deep processing industrial park with daily processing capacity of 1,500 tons of fruits and vegetables. Now,the first phase project has put into production before the apricot harvest time.It can process about 40,000 tons of fresh apricot and tomato.Now,the enterprise has signed order for over 30,000 tons of fresh apricot and tomato purchase with farmers in Pishan County.
KAHA'ER AMUTI MEMBER OF STANDING COMMITTEE OF CPC PISHAN COUNTY:
"The tomato planting area will reach 40,000 to 50,000 mu. And it's output value will reach 56 mln yuan.Farmers' income can increase by 300 yuan."
(SOURCES:XJTV)Editor: zhaoqian
Chautauqua tops NY in grape production
Business First of Buffalo - by Thomas Hartley
Chautauqua County leads all New York state counties in grape-growing with 22,276 acres planted for grapes.
That figure, which is for 2007, is up 15 percent from 2002, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports.
The total acreage used for orchards and vineyards in the state, 99,658, was up 1 percent over the five years, but the number of fruit farm, 2,639, was down 2 percent.
Wayne County east of Rochester led all counties in apple acreage with 20,862. Apple acreage grew 7 percent from 2002, the USDA service reported.
Chautauqua County leads all New York state counties in grape-growing with 22,276 acres planted for grapes.
That figure, which is for 2007, is up 15 percent from 2002, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports.
The total acreage used for orchards and vineyards in the state, 99,658, was up 1 percent over the five years, but the number of fruit farm, 2,639, was down 2 percent.
Wayne County east of Rochester led all counties in apple acreage with 20,862. Apple acreage grew 7 percent from 2002, the USDA service reported.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Contract farming harming mango production
Mohammad Hussain KhanWednesday, 24 Jun, 2009 09:23 PM PST
(Photo: A vendor displays his mangoes at a market in Rawalpindi — APP/File photo.)
HYDERABAD: The atmosphere is suffocating. The stench in the vegetable and fruit market is overpowering, but Ali Sher has to move fast amidst scorching heat, wiping sweat from his face. Looking completely exhausted, he is busy earning whatever he can before the current mango season comes to an end.
Thanks to its excellent flavour, the mango is rightly called the king of fruits. There are allegedly over a hundred varieties of mangoes, but only two are widely recognised — those from India and Pakistan and those from Southeast Asia.
Mangoes have been cultivated in many a country, but nowhere is it as ubiquitous as in the sub-continent; Hyderabad’s fruit market serves as the main outlet from where mangoes from Sindh are dispatched up-country by road and train.
Sindh produces a number of high-quality mangoes, with Sindhri remaining the most popular variety. Prices of unripe Sindhri mangoes this year vary from around Rs1,300 to Rs1,500 per 160 kg bag — showing a marked increase from last year, when prices ranged from Rs1300 to Rs1400.
Mango commission agents claimed that demand this year remains high, and will likely rise further as the season draws to a close. Last year, Sindhri was sold till June 5, but this year it is still widely available.
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And Now, the Rest of the World
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June 15, 2009 06:00 AM PDT
AGnet NEWS
Macomb, IL(WIU Ag Dept.)- As we see corn and soybean plants growing, on their journey to harvest, it is easy to forget that millions of corn and soybean acres outside of both Illinois and the United States are also starting on that journey.
The US produces not quite half of the world's corn. China is the world's second leading producer, but their total corn production is only about half of the US. As much corn is grown in Brazil as in Europe, but Brazilian exports are 5 times larger. This season, production in the US and Europe will be down slightly from previous years. However, it is what is happening in the US that is key to world corn prices. Most of the US corn crop remains here - about 40% is used to feed livestock, another 40% is used for food and industrial purposes, including ethanol, and the remaining corn is available for export. While exports take a relatively small amount of the US corn crop, those export amounts are extremely important to the world. Over the past several years, US corn has provided nearly 60% of the world's corn exports. In large part, it is US corn that drives world markets.
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June 15, 2009 06:00 AM PDT
AGnet NEWS
Macomb, IL(WIU Ag Dept.)- As we see corn and soybean plants growing, on their journey to harvest, it is easy to forget that millions of corn and soybean acres outside of both Illinois and the United States are also starting on that journey.
The US produces not quite half of the world's corn. China is the world's second leading producer, but their total corn production is only about half of the US. As much corn is grown in Brazil as in Europe, but Brazilian exports are 5 times larger. This season, production in the US and Europe will be down slightly from previous years. However, it is what is happening in the US that is key to world corn prices. Most of the US corn crop remains here - about 40% is used to feed livestock, another 40% is used for food and industrial purposes, including ethanol, and the remaining corn is available for export. While exports take a relatively small amount of the US corn crop, those export amounts are extremely important to the world. Over the past several years, US corn has provided nearly 60% of the world's corn exports. In large part, it is US corn that drives world markets.
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Sweet Cherry Production Expected Higher
http://www.agweekly.com/
Monday, June 22, 2009 9:22 AM CDT
Idaho is expecting a sweet cherry crop of 4,000 tons in 2009, up 111 percent from last year and 167 percent higher than 2007, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Idaho’s sweet cherry crop experienced an excellent bloom and only a limited frost.
U.S. sweet cherry production is forecast at 374,500 tons, up 52 percent from 2008 and 21 percent above 2007. The Washington crop forecast of 200,000 tons is 11 percent higher than the June forecast, up 100 percent from 2008, and 27 percent above the production in 2007.
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Monday, June 22, 2009 9:22 AM CDT
Idaho is expecting a sweet cherry crop of 4,000 tons in 2009, up 111 percent from last year and 167 percent higher than 2007, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Idaho’s sweet cherry crop experienced an excellent bloom and only a limited frost.
U.S. sweet cherry production is forecast at 374,500 tons, up 52 percent from 2008 and 21 percent above 2007. The Washington crop forecast of 200,000 tons is 11 percent higher than the June forecast, up 100 percent from 2008, and 27 percent above the production in 2007.
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Monday, June 22, 2009
Department of Citrus In Search of New Funding
By Kevin BouffardThe Ledger
Published: Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 10:04 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 10:04 p.m.
LAKELAND Given all the competing economic interests among the major segments of Florida citrus - growers, juice processors and fresh fruit packinghouses, plus divisions between large and small operators - it's not surprising that the industry often operates like a dysfunctional family.
And like such a family, the relatives are again squabbling over its No. 1 son: the Florida Department of Citrus.
While Florida citrus fights for survival against a fatal bacterial disease, citrus greening, the Citrus Department also struggles for its life in the wake of greening's devastation to Florida's signature crop.
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Published: Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 10:04 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 10:04 p.m.
LAKELAND Given all the competing economic interests among the major segments of Florida citrus - growers, juice processors and fresh fruit packinghouses, plus divisions between large and small operators - it's not surprising that the industry often operates like a dysfunctional family.
And like such a family, the relatives are again squabbling over its No. 1 son: the Florida Department of Citrus.
While Florida citrus fights for survival against a fatal bacterial disease, citrus greening, the Citrus Department also struggles for its life in the wake of greening's devastation to Florida's signature crop.
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FAO forecasts second-highest record cereals crop for 2009/10
With the second-highest recorded cereals crop expected this year and stocks replenished, the world food supply looks less vulnerable to shocks than it was during last year’s food crisis, FAO said in its Food Outlook report published this month. But some potential dangers remain, it also noted.
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'Act now or face food shortages' warns farm expert
A radical overhaul of food production is needed urgently or the UK will face food shortages, a farming expert from Kent has warned. Dr Howard Lee, who runs the sustainable land management course at Hadlow College near Tonbridge, said that in as little as five years we were heading for “serious food scares”.
“We are going to be face some potential food shortages and we really need to start doing something pretty radical,” he said. “The degree I’m running produces graduates energised to make some phenomenal changes. We need to overall food production systems.” He said the UK needed to improve its self-sufficiency in terms of domestic food production.
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“We are going to be face some potential food shortages and we really need to start doing something pretty radical,” he said. “The degree I’m running produces graduates energised to make some phenomenal changes. We need to overall food production systems.” He said the UK needed to improve its self-sufficiency in terms of domestic food production.
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Organic production assistance available
TRAVERSE CITY -- A federal program to assist organic growers and farmers wanting to convert to organic production has been extended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Up to $950,000 is available in Michigan through the USDA's Environmental Quality Incentives Program. The application deadline has been extended to June 26. The program will help pay for 20 different conservation practices including conservation crop rotation, cover crop, nutrient and pest management, grazing and forage harvest management. The incentive program covers up to 75 percent of the estimated cost for implementing new conservation measures.
More information and application forms are available from local USDA Service Centers. Information is also available online at www.mi.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/eqip.html.
Up to $950,000 is available in Michigan through the USDA's Environmental Quality Incentives Program. The application deadline has been extended to June 26. The program will help pay for 20 different conservation practices including conservation crop rotation, cover crop, nutrient and pest management, grazing and forage harvest management. The incentive program covers up to 75 percent of the estimated cost for implementing new conservation measures.
More information and application forms are available from local USDA Service Centers. Information is also available online at www.mi.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/eqip.html.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Crop of certified chickpea agronomists grows
More than 70 agronomists have recently completed Chickpea Certified Agronomist courses across Queensland and New South Wales to meet the growing demand for expert knowledge in the management of the popular crop.
Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries (QPIF) has teamed up with Pulse Australia and the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) to deliver the chickpea training courses at venues in Emerald, Goondiwindi, Dalby and Narrabri.
QPIF industry development officer for pulses and grain legumes Jayne Gentry said the specialist training was developed eight years ago to ensure agronomists were aware of best management practices.
"Chickpeas have rapidly gained in popularity over the past years, due to their rotational benefits and strong gross margin," she said.
"It is recognised by the industry that, like all pulses, growing chickpeas successfully requires a higher level of management, compared to bulk grains.
"The price received by growers for chickpeas is strongly linked to the planning before planting the crop and its subsequent management and harvest, and this course better equips them for maximum results at harvest."
Ms Gentry said interest in becoming a certified chickpea agronomist was still very strong as there was a continual stream of young agronomists entering the industry, as well as demand from experienced agronomists undertaking the course to further hone their skills.
What is the crop productivity and environmental impact of too much or too little fertilizer?
Jeremy Hance
mongabay.com
June 18, 2009
While the use of synthetic fertilizer has greatly increased agricultural production globally—helping to feed a global population that is not slowing down—it has brought with it high environmental costs. Fertilizer runoff has polluted many coastal regions creating ‘dead zones’ where the ocean is starved of oxygen by the influx of nitrogen. Synthetic fertilizers have also polluted the air with ammonia, and sent emissions of nitrous oxide into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming. Due to its negative affect on the environment, synthetic fertilizer have acquired a bad name in certain circles, leading some researchers to call for reduction in the use of synthetic fertilizers. However, a new study in Science urges a case-by-case approach to synthetic fertilizer use.
Corn fields in China: a new study finds that Chinese farmers are using far more synthetic fertilizer than is necessary. "Some parts of the world, including much of China, use far too much fertilizer," lead author and biology professor at Stanford University, Peter Vitousek says. "But in sub-Saharan Africa, where 250 million people remain chronically malnourished, nitrogen, phosphorus and other nutrient inputs are inadequate to maintain soil fertility."
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What is the crop productivity and environmental impact of too much or too little fertilizer?
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mongabay.com
June 18, 2009
While the use of synthetic fertilizer has greatly increased agricultural production globally—helping to feed a global population that is not slowing down—it has brought with it high environmental costs. Fertilizer runoff has polluted many coastal regions creating ‘dead zones’ where the ocean is starved of oxygen by the influx of nitrogen. Synthetic fertilizers have also polluted the air with ammonia, and sent emissions of nitrous oxide into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming. Due to its negative affect on the environment, synthetic fertilizer have acquired a bad name in certain circles, leading some researchers to call for reduction in the use of synthetic fertilizers. However, a new study in Science urges a case-by-case approach to synthetic fertilizer use.
Corn fields in China: a new study finds that Chinese farmers are using far more synthetic fertilizer than is necessary. "Some parts of the world, including much of China, use far too much fertilizer," lead author and biology professor at Stanford University, Peter Vitousek says. "But in sub-Saharan Africa, where 250 million people remain chronically malnourished, nitrogen, phosphorus and other nutrient inputs are inadequate to maintain soil fertility."
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Tunnels should stretch strawberry season
Researchers, producers look into possible economic advantages
Mateusz Perkowski
Capital Press
Raising strawberries in tunnel-like greenhouses may provide farmers in Oregon's Willamette Valley with an extended growing season, but it's unclear whether the profits would justify the investment.
Oregon State University Extension berry specialist Bernadine Strik and other OSU researchers are studying the economic and agronomic potential for tunnel-grown strawberries as part of a project funded by the Oregon Strawberry Commission.
The technique has been used for other fruit crops around the globe, and it could offer numerous benefits to Oregon strawberry growers, at least in concept, Strik said at a recent field day at OSU's North Willamette Research and Extension Center.
"I would expect to see fruit quality advantages in the tunnel," she said.Tunnels would not only protect strawberries against rain - and thus the botrytis fungus - but may also prevent sunburn of the fruit, Strik said.
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Tunnels should stretch strawberry season
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Mateusz Perkowski
Capital Press
Raising strawberries in tunnel-like greenhouses may provide farmers in Oregon's Willamette Valley with an extended growing season, but it's unclear whether the profits would justify the investment.
Oregon State University Extension berry specialist Bernadine Strik and other OSU researchers are studying the economic and agronomic potential for tunnel-grown strawberries as part of a project funded by the Oregon Strawberry Commission.
The technique has been used for other fruit crops around the globe, and it could offer numerous benefits to Oregon strawberry growers, at least in concept, Strik said at a recent field day at OSU's North Willamette Research and Extension Center.
"I would expect to see fruit quality advantages in the tunnel," she said.Tunnels would not only protect strawberries against rain - and thus the botrytis fungus - but may also prevent sunburn of the fruit, Strik said.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Olive growers' crops looking sparse
Poor pollination a factorTuesday, Jun 16 2009, 5:25 pm
By Julie R. Johnson/Staff writer
Officials are scratching their heads as to why this year’s olive crop is the pits.
“The crop looked really good early on,” said Doug Compton, assistant commissioner of the Tehama County Agriculture Department. “But then we began hearing reports of poor fruit set from olive growers.”
Across the state, Tehama County appears to be one of the least-affected areas. Compton said southern counties and even Glenn County seem to be harder hit than local orchards.
Jean Miller, Glenn County Agriculture Department assistant commissioner, said she only became aware of the fruit set problem on Thursday.
“Since that time I have been contacting many of the area olive growers, including California Olive Ranch, to gain some understanding of how bad the problem is,” she said. “What I have learned so far is that the damage has affected some areas worse than others, with some orchards not having any problems at all.”
Across the state, Tehama County appears to be one of the least-affected areas. Compton said southern counties and even Glenn County seem to be harder hit than local orchards.
Jean Miller, Glenn County Agriculture Department assistant commissioner, said she only became aware of the fruit set problem on Thursday.
“Since that time I have been contacting many of the area olive growers, including California Olive Ranch, to gain some understanding of how bad the problem is,” she said. “What I have learned so far is that the damage has affected some areas worse than others, with some orchards not having any problems at all.”
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
June Crop Production Report
First look at summer fruit crop prospects, most are down from 2008.
Farm Progress News
By: Compiled by staff
Published: Jun 15, 2009
The USDA, NASS, California Field Office has released the crop production forecast for June. The
latest survey, which was conducted during the last week of May and the first week of June, includes the following commodities:
Apricots - The 2009 California apricot crop forecast is 66.0 thousand tons, down 14% from the 2008 crop. Bearing acreage is estimated at 10.7 thousand acres, resulting in a yield of 6.17 tons per acre. Despite frosts and water shortages, the production of California apricots is expected to be fairly normal, though down from the high production of recent years. Overall, bloom was reported to be good. Fruit set and quality are reported to be good. Harvest began in mid-May. The sensitivity of apricots to weather, economics, market demand and foreign competition continues to drive many apricot growers to pull trees to put in more profitable crops.
Cherries - The 2009 California sweet cherry crop forecast is 75.0 thousand tons, down 13% from the 2008 crop. Bearing acreage is estimated at 27.0 thousand acres, resulting in a yield of 2.78 tons per acre. Spring weather generated occasional rain and cool temperatures for California's sweet cherry crop. Storms early in the month produced some damage to Brooks and Burlat varieties. Brooks and Bing cherry harvests continued.
Peaches - The 2009 California Freestone peach crop forecast is 370 thousand tons, unchanged from the May forecast, but down 13% from the 2008 crop. Bearing acreage is estimated at 28.0 thousand, resulting in a yield of 13.2 tons per acre. California experienced an adequate number of chilling hours, thus benefiting the Freestone crop. Freezing temperatures hit California in early March, resulting in frost damage in some areas. Frost damage, along with a decrease in the bearing acres, has resulted in an estimated lower production for the 2009 crop. Harvest continued during May with Spring Flame, Super Rich and Snow Angel the major varieties harvested. Demand is reported to be good.
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Farm Progress News
By: Compiled by staff
Published: Jun 15, 2009
The USDA, NASS, California Field Office has released the crop production forecast for June. The
latest survey, which was conducted during the last week of May and the first week of June, includes the following commodities:
Apricots - The 2009 California apricot crop forecast is 66.0 thousand tons, down 14% from the 2008 crop. Bearing acreage is estimated at 10.7 thousand acres, resulting in a yield of 6.17 tons per acre. Despite frosts and water shortages, the production of California apricots is expected to be fairly normal, though down from the high production of recent years. Overall, bloom was reported to be good. Fruit set and quality are reported to be good. Harvest began in mid-May. The sensitivity of apricots to weather, economics, market demand and foreign competition continues to drive many apricot growers to pull trees to put in more profitable crops.
Cherries - The 2009 California sweet cherry crop forecast is 75.0 thousand tons, down 13% from the 2008 crop. Bearing acreage is estimated at 27.0 thousand acres, resulting in a yield of 2.78 tons per acre. Spring weather generated occasional rain and cool temperatures for California's sweet cherry crop. Storms early in the month produced some damage to Brooks and Burlat varieties. Brooks and Bing cherry harvests continued.
Peaches - The 2009 California Freestone peach crop forecast is 370 thousand tons, unchanged from the May forecast, but down 13% from the 2008 crop. Bearing acreage is estimated at 28.0 thousand, resulting in a yield of 13.2 tons per acre. California experienced an adequate number of chilling hours, thus benefiting the Freestone crop. Freezing temperatures hit California in early March, resulting in frost damage in some areas. Frost damage, along with a decrease in the bearing acres, has resulted in an estimated lower production for the 2009 crop. Harvest continued during May with Spring Flame, Super Rich and Snow Angel the major varieties harvested. Demand is reported to be good.
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Land for Horticulture Infrastructure Identified
by Wezi Tjaronda
WINDHOEK – Two local authorities have availed land to the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry for the construction of storage and marketing facilities for horticulture products.
The ministry has budgeted N$60 million for three years for the marketing of horticulture products in the 2009/10 financial year.Minister John Mutorwa this week said rural communities producing fruits and vegetables have problems in marketing their produce. He said many a time politicians encouraged farmers to produce when there is no market for the produce.Windhoek, Rundu and Oshakati have been identified as the ideal places for the construction of horticulture marketing infrastructure.
Of the three, Rundu and Oshakati have identified plots on which the facilities will be erected.Mutorwa urged officials that have been assigned to implement the construction to move and use the money that the ministry has budgeted. “The construction of infrastructure is an important practical necessity. It is not a hypothetical thing that would take years to establish,” he said when he launched a booklet on ‘The Basic Economics of DAP Use in Crop Production’ this week.
Mutorwa said as much as feasibility studies are important, these studies should not be an end.“Do the study, approve it and construct the facilities,” he said adding that people do not really appreciate the feasibility studies because they are more interested in the infrastructure.
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WINDHOEK – Two local authorities have availed land to the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry for the construction of storage and marketing facilities for horticulture products.
The ministry has budgeted N$60 million for three years for the marketing of horticulture products in the 2009/10 financial year.Minister John Mutorwa this week said rural communities producing fruits and vegetables have problems in marketing their produce. He said many a time politicians encouraged farmers to produce when there is no market for the produce.Windhoek, Rundu and Oshakati have been identified as the ideal places for the construction of horticulture marketing infrastructure.
Of the three, Rundu and Oshakati have identified plots on which the facilities will be erected.Mutorwa urged officials that have been assigned to implement the construction to move and use the money that the ministry has budgeted. “The construction of infrastructure is an important practical necessity. It is not a hypothetical thing that would take years to establish,” he said when he launched a booklet on ‘The Basic Economics of DAP Use in Crop Production’ this week.
Mutorwa said as much as feasibility studies are important, these studies should not be an end.“Do the study, approve it and construct the facilities,” he said adding that people do not really appreciate the feasibility studies because they are more interested in the infrastructure.
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