Kazakhstan sees growth in consumption of meat, milk and vegetables.
In Q1 2026, per capita consumption of most staple foods rose versus the same period in 2025.
Food Security
Super-El Niño to hit Africa for $20 billion — Central Asia faces downpours and heat
The African Development Bank has for the first time put a price tag on the looming El Niño, which meteorologists call one of the strongest on record.
FAO and Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Disagree on El Niño
The UN's FAO warns of a growing El Niño threat to global agriculture, naming the highest-risk regions.
Kazakhstan among top three importers of Russian tea
Kazakhstan’s purchases hit $17M, ranking second in Russia’s export structure. Russian exporters’ revenue rose 11% to $96M. Black tea leads with a 78% share of total shipments. The UAE market saw record growth in physical volume.
French Ecology Minister resigns over authorization of two banned pesticides — and remains in office
French Ecology Minister Monique Barboux resigned to President Macron, protesting a law that temporarily allows two bee-harming pesticides.
Alpine farmers bring cattle down from mountains early as drought destroys pastures
Europe is experiencing one of its worst summer droughts in years, and livestock farmers are the first to pay the price. Alpine pastures lack water and feed for cows. Many farmers are forced to move herds to valleys early and buy hay already in summer.
Kitchen Lab: Pocket-Sized Sensor Developed in the US to Test Food for Bacteria, Pesticides, and Antibiotics
Researchers at UT Dallas are developing a portable device to test food and water for hazardous contaminants in minutes at home.