The Book of Joel is one of the 12 prophets of the Old Testament and is known for its apocalyptic message. The Book of Joel is divided into two parts: in the first, the prophet describes the invasion of locusts that devastated the land; in the second, Joel's message is a message of hope for everyone who repents and surrenders to God.
The reason for this barrenness in the verse Joel 1:12 is the iniquities of people.