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Agriland
4 days ago
- Climate
- Agriland
Spring 2025 had highest average temperatures in over 100 years
Spring 2025 was the warmest on record for Ireland, with highest sunshine totals and average temperatures recorded at most stations for the period of March, April and May. Provisional Met Éireann statistics show that spring 2025 had the highest average temperature for the meteorological period in 126 years of records. Notably, 2025 marked the first spring that was more than 2°C higher than the 20th century average for the same period. Of the top five average temperatures for spring, four have occurred since 2017, reflecting the trend of increasing seasonal temperatures aligned with global climate projections. Overall, it was the sunniest spring on record, with most stations recording highest values for total hours of sunshine in spring. Spring 2025 was also relatively dry, provisionally ranking as the 16th driest since records began in 1941, and the driest since 2020. As a result of the warmer, sunnier and calmer conditions, a marine heatwave developed off the west coast of Ireland through April and May with sea surface temperatures reaching over 2°C warmer than average in some coastal areas, and up to 4°C warmer than average in offshore areas. Mild temperatures and sunny The latest Met Éireann statistics show that Ireland had its warmest and sunniest meteorological spring on record this year, in terms of average temperatures. It was also dry everywhere with multiple climatological dry periods. Blocking high pressure dominated through most of the season, bringing a lot of sunshine with it. This, along with predominantly easterly winds due to the high-pressure systems often setting up just to the north of Ireland and the UK, led to sea surface temperatures to the south and west of Ireland reaching record high levels during April and May. All three months saw air temperatures well above average at the majority of stations, leading to all but a few stations in the east having their warmest spring on record. March was mild, dry and sunny, with high pressure dominating through most of the month with weak steering currents aloft. April was warm and sunny overall. The first half of the month was dominated by high pressure to the north bringing a dry easterly airflow and high average temperatures. The second half of the month saw a wetter spell for a couple of weeks, where Atlantic low pressure dominated and brought several spells of heavy rain, especially to the midlands, south and east. It settled down again towards the end of the month with high pressure bringing record warmth for April. May continued the theme of high-pressure dominance for much of the month. Blocking high pressure set up just to the north brought an easterly airflow with plenty of sunshine. The settled spell broke for the last week of the season, with Atlantic low pressure breaking through and bringing spells of rain or showers. Rainfall All seasonal rainfall totals across the country were below their 1991-2020 Long-Term Average (LTA), according to Met Éireann. Percentages of seasonal rainfall values ranged from 57% (the season's lowest rainfall total of 129.5mm) at Sherkin Island, Co. Cork (driest spring since 1997) to 92% (seasonal rainfall total of 152.8mm) at Casement Aerodrome, Co. Dublin. Seasonal rainfall totals were as much as 250.3mm (77% of its LTA) at Newport, Co. Mayo (its driest spring since 2012). The highest daily rainfall total was 44.5mm at Roches Point, Co. Cork on Friday, April 18. The number of rain days ranged from 31 days at Moore Park, Co. Cork, to 42 days at both Newport, Co. Mayo and Belmullet, Co. Mayo. The number of wet days ranged from 19 days at Roches Point, Co. Cork, to 35 days at Belmullet, Co. Mayo. The number of very wet days ranged from three days at Malin Head, Co. Donegal to eight days at both Newport, Co. Mayo and Finner, Co. Donegal. There were numerous climatological dry periods during spring 2025, with eight stations having two dry periods at different times during the season. Climatological dry periods are classified as dry spells, absolute droughts and partial droughts. Three stations had partial droughts, 11 stations had absolute droughts and 22 stations had dry spells. Along with Sherkin Island, it was also the driest spring since 1997 at Moore Park, Co. Cork and Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry.. Wind Seasonal mean wind speeds ranged from 5.3 knots (9.8km/h) at Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan to 12.2 knots (22.6km/h) at Malin Head, Co. Donegal. Gales were reported on Friday, March 28 and on Sunday, May 25 at Mace Head, Co. Galway. The number of days with gale force winds ranged from zero at most stations to two days at Mace Head, Co. Galway. There were no strong gales or storms reported this season. The season's highest gust was reported at Malin Head, Co. Donegal on Saturday, March 29 with 46 knots (85km/h). The season's highest 10-minute mean wind speed was 34 knots (62km/h) at Mace Head, Co. Galway, reported on Sunday, May 25 and Friday, March 28. Seven stations had their lowest mean wind for spring on record.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Farmers upset with postponement of mandi opening
1 2 Koraput: Koraput administration has indefinitely postponed opening of mandis (paddy procurement centres), which were scheduled to commence operations from May 25 for the Rabi Marketing Season (RMS). The decision has triggered discontent among farmers, who fear that the delay may force them to sell their paddy to middlemen at throwaway prices. As per a decision taken at the district-level procurement committee (DLPC) meeting held on May 13, 73 mandis were to be opened across the district. This is a crucial period for farmers as the monsoon is approaching, and they require funds for agricultural activities like buying fertilizers and repaying old loans, said Narendra Kumar Pradhan, secretary of Koraput Farmers' Association. Postponing the mandi opening indefinitely will push farmers towards distress sales. While the govt offers Rs 3,100 per quintal of paddy, including input subsidy, farmers might be forced to sell it for around Rs 2,000 to middlemen if the procurement process is delayed, he added. Pradhan also urged the administration to take immediate steps to ensure timely commencement of procurement operations, pointing out that the decision to open mandis from May 25 was formally agreed upon in the earlier DLPC meeting. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The administration has received a target to procure 56,644 metric tonnes of paddy during this RMS. While 58 mandis are planned for the Jeypore sub-division, the remaining will be set up in the Koraput sub-division. Responding to the concerns, chief civil supplies officer (Koraput) P K Panda said the delay was necessitated due to anticipated rainfall from a low pressure system and reports from the agriculture department indicating that paddy harvesting is yet to be completed in key areas. It was assumed that by May 25, harvesting in Kundura block would be completed and hence inauguration of mandi was fixed in Kundura block. However, the agriculture department has reported that only 20% of the paddy has been harvested there, Panda said. "Once we receive a full report from the department, we will announce the next date for mandi opening. We are hopeful of starting operations around June 6," he added. Officials have confirmed that around 1,69,789 farmers have registered to sell their produce this season. Farmers have been instructed to bring Fair Average Quality (FAQ) paddy to the mandis, which will remain operational until the procurement target is met.
Finextra
13-05-2025
- Business
- Finextra
EFG Hermes adopts algo trading tech from Horizon
Horizon Trading Solutions (Horizon), a global leader in electronic trading solutions and algorithmic technology for capital markets has announced its collaboration with EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), to enhance its algorithmic trading capabilities for EFG Hermes' securities brokerage clients. 0 Using Horizon's trading technology, EFG Hermes will provide its buy-side clients with enhanced trading efficiency. By integrating Horizon's sophisticated Trading Algorithms, such as VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price), TWAP (Time Weighted Average Price), Percent of Volume, and Implementation Shortfall, these algorithms optimize trade execution across various financial networks, enabling seamless trading across all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) financial markets and Egypt. The comprehensive solutions implemented by EFG Hermes, which will commence in the second half (H2) of 2025, comprise a network of strategically located algo servers throughout the MENA region, orchestrated by Horizon's sophisticated Order Management System (OMS) and Algo Router. This architecture ensures efficient order routing, optimized trade execution, and enhanced operational efficiency for EFG Hermes and its clients. Amr Elshamy, Head of Electronic Trading at EFG Hermes, commented: 'At EFG Hermes, we are dedicated to delivering best-in-class execution capabilities and cutting-edge technology to our clients. Our collaboration with Horizon as our preferred Algorithmic Trading platform reflects their proven expertise and innovative solutions in the financial technology sector. Together with Horizon, we have customized and fine-tuned our algorithms using our deep market knowledge to tailor them specifically to the unique structures of the MENA region, ensuring optimal performance and superior execution outcomes. This partnership underscores our commitment to equipping clients with the tools to enhance their trading operations' efficiency and enable them to navigate today's dynamic markets confidently.' Gerald Blondel, Managing Director, MENA at Horizon Trading Solutions, added: 'We are proud to have established Horizon Trading Solutions in the Middle East as both a local and international trading solution vendor. Combining our local support and understanding of regional demands with global expertise in delivering advanced trading technology allows us to service our rapidly growing MENA client base through EFG Hermes.'
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Yankees' 2024 1st-Round Pick Benn Hess Turns Heads With No-Hit Bid
Right-hander Ben Hess is quickly making a name for himself in the New York Yankees farm system. The Bronx Bombers first round selection last year's MLB Draft - No. 26 overall - had a game to remember Thursday night for the High-A Hudson Valley Renegades. Taking the bump against the Wilmington Blue Rocks - the Washington Nationals High-A affiliate - at Frawley Stadium, Hess took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and recorded a career-high-tying nine strikeouts for his second professional win. Advertisement The Yankees No. 1 pitching prospect finished the game throwing 6 2/3 innings, while allowing just one hit and one unearned run. He also lowered his BAA (Batting Average Against) to .136 this season. This, against a lineup that included four of the Nationals Top 30 prospects - Seaver King (No. 4), Caleb Lomavita (No. 8), Elijah Green (No. 24) and Brenner Cox (No. 30). Lomavita had the only hit off Hess. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announces the New York Yankees draft pick Ben Hess during the first round of the MLB Draft at Cowtown Jairaj-Imagn Images In five starts for Hudson Valley this season, Hess has gone 2-2 with a 3.24 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 25 innings pitched. The 22-year-old played his collegiate ball at the University of Alabama. In 30 career starts for the Crimson Tide, Hess compiled a 12-6 record with a 4.81 ERA and 205 strikeouts across 138-plus innings. The Charleston, Illinois native dealt with injury concerns throughout high school and his first two seasons at Alabama, perhaps contributing to the high-ERA. Advertisement Hess' stuff, however, was electric enough for MLB Pipeline to rank him as the No. 44 prospect for last July's draft. Related: Yankees Sign Former Perfect Game Pitcher Amid Roster Changes Related: Yankees Make Pitching Announcement Before Pivotal Athletics Series
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Massive Bitcoin Bull Run Ahead? Two Chart Patterns Mirror BTC's Rally to $109K
This is a daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole. Crypto bears might want to closely watch bitcoin's (BTC) recent chart patterns, which mirror those that preceded the late 2024 rally from $70,000 to $109,000. The first pattern involves the weekly chart's Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) histogram, a momentum indicator used to identify trend changes and reversals. MACD crossovers above or below the zero line typically signal bullish or bearish shifts in momentum. However, traders interpret these signals in context with price action. A bearish crossover, for example, needs validation through weakening prices; otherwise, it could indicate underlying strength and a bear trap. Currently, that seems to be the case in BTC. The cryptocurrency initially fell after the MACD flipped negative in mid-February, but quickly found support at the 50-week simple moving average (SMA) in March and has since bounced back above $ 90k. All the while, the MACD has held below zero. This pattern is reminiscent of last August and September, when prices held the SMA support amid persistent bearish MACD signals. The indicator flipped bullish around mid-October, confirming the trend with a rally from $70K to $100K by December. BTCs weekly charts. (2024 vs 2025). (TradingView/CoinDesk) The second pattern involves the 50- and 200-day SMAs. About four weeks ago, these averages formed a bearish crossover—commonly known as the death cross—signaling a potential long-term downtrend. However, this turned out to be a bear trap, with bitcoin finding support around $75K and reversing course. Recently, the 50-day SMA has begun to rise again and could soon cross above the 200-day SMA, setting up a bullish golden cross in the coming weeks. This pattern closely mirrors last year's trend: the death cross in August marked a bottom, quickly followed by a golden cross that sparked a breakout above $70K and ultimately led to a rally above $109K to new highs. In other words, bullish volatility could be on the horizon, potentially taking bitcoin well past the January high of $109K. Chart patterns are commonly used to assess market strength and forecast future movements. However, it's important to remember that history doesn't always repeat itself, and macroeconomic factors can rapidly swing market directions, making chart analysis far from foolproof.
