Agriculture

Only 36 countries in the world remain predominantly rural — and Kazakhstan is among them

Over 55% of the world lives in cities, while rural populations shrink sharply. Which countries resist urbanization most?

FAO increases funding for Codex Alimentarius: new food safety standards will also affect Central Asia

FAO boosts Codex support, urging stricter global food safety standards — key for food security in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.

Super-El Niño 2026: Is Kazakhstan Ready for a Climate Shock?

The World Meteorological Organization predicts a strong El Niño in 2026, potentially causing floods, droughts, and extreme heat globally.

FAO launches CropSuit: a digital assistant for precise crop selection

FAO launched CropSuit, an app helping farmers choose the best crops based on local conditions.

$550 million in losses and 420,000 trees to be cut down — the outcome of Del Monte's bankruptcy

After Del Monte Foods’ bankruptcy, Central California farmers must destroy ~420,000 peach trees across 3,000 acres.

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.

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.