Agriculture

Largest wheat producers: Kazakhstan is not in the top ten

Key global wheat players producing over half of the world's supply are reshaping trade dynamics amid shifting demand and climate pressures.

World Bank to Allocate $75 Million to Tajikistan for Irrigation and Water Supply Modernization

World Bank funds will modernize irrigation infrastructure, improve water resource management, and support Tajikistan's water sector reforms.

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.