$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.
Food Security
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.
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 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.
The Strait of Hormuz revealed a weak point in the global agri-food sector.
The military crisis near the Strait of Hormuz has again reminded the world how vulnerable the global food production system remains.
Britain prepares for food crises: Why climate is changing agricultural policy in developed countries
Climate change is no longer just an environmental issue but increasingly seen as a national security threat.