FAO: 60 million people in Europe and Central Asia cannot afford a healthy diet — and Kazakhstan is at risk
The UN FAO released a new regional report on food security and nutrition in Europe and Central Asia.
Agriculture
Why Australia can't abandon a toxic herbicide banned in dozens of countries
While more countries ban one of the world's most toxic herbicides, paraquat, Australia has decided to keep using it in agriculture.
Potato variety bred in China grows on saline soils with yield of 45 t/ha
After over 20 years of research, the National Potato Engineering Research Center and Xisen Potato Industry Group developed salt-tolerant potato varieties for the Yellow River Delta's saline-alkali soil.
Kazakhstan Senate adopts law "On Soil Protection". Mandatory land passport introduced
Kazakhstan's Senate approved the Soil Protection Law, introducing modern mechanisms for managing the country's land resources.
Rules for preferential lending to the agro-industrial complex in Kazakhstan have been changed: up to 5 billion tenge at 1% per annum for 10 years
Amendments have been made to the rules for lending to agro-industrial projects.
Kazakhstan to Extend Beef Export Restrictions for Another Six Months
Kazakhstan's Agriculture Ministry plans to extend quantitative restrictions on cattle meat exports for another six months. The draft order is published for public discussion.
El Niño threatens global sugar market — prices could rise to $800 per ton
India halts sugar exports. The world's second-largest producer may lose up to 8 million tons of cane crop due to climate change.