A heatwave has struck a country, causing a significant surge in temperatures for a few days. This sudden change has set off alarms for crop producers, who fear a decline in crop yields due to the heatwave. Experts warn that the crops currently in the flowering phase may be most severely affected by this temperature rise.
Despite this, there are ways to mitigate the impact of the heatwave. According to experts, the country has been experiencing an unstable climate for some time now, with sudden fluctuations in temperatures. This particular heatwave is intensifying the already uncertain weather patterns, with temperatures rising up to 10 degrees in some places.
The entire region is affected, with some areas experiencing more severe consequences than others. Plants will require a lot of carbohydrates to cope with the heat, but it will also cause physiological problems and ultimately result in a drop in yields.
Crops such as mangoes, grapes, citrus, strawberries, and other vegetables are at risk of being severely impacted. With the current production schedule in place, it is likely that this heatwave will have a significant effect on the country’s agricultural output.
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10 April 2023
