FAO and Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan disagree on El Niño
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization warns of a growing El Niño threat to global agriculture and names the highest-risk regions.
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Kazakhstan among top three importers of Russian tea
Kazakhstan’s purchases hit $17 million, securing second place in Russia’s export structure. Russian exporters’ revenue rose 11% to $96 million. Black tea remains the favorite with a 78% share. UAE market saw record growth in physical volume.
Climate and debt are ruining Brazilian farmers — farm auction sales have increased by 30%
In 2025, Brazil auctioned 14,219 farms seized by banks for debt—30% more than the previous year.
A record drought in Europe is accelerating the harvest.
Slovak farmers started harvesting barley and peas two weeks early due to severe drought. April was the driest in 145 years.
Hunger is becoming a new global threat. The UN is sounding the alarm for 13 countries at once.
A new FAO-WFP report warns of worsening food crises in several regions, with 13 countries facing severe hunger in the coming months.
FAO has called for putting artificial intelligence at the service of rural areas.
FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu urged making AI accessible to farmers, herders, and rural communities worldwide.
FAO recognizes the risks of the SAT-1 foot-and-mouth disease threat in Asia
FAO confirms spread of new FMD serotype SAT1 in East Asia. South and Southeast Asia on high alert. FAO allocates $400,000 to combat the outbreak.