Topic
14 articles
Ghana’s cashew farmers are turning discarded cashew apples into juice, wine, and other products, creating new income streams. Researchers and advocates push for investment and processing infrastructure to capitalize on the fruit’s potential.
Japan's calorie-based food self-sufficiency rate fell to a record low of 37% in the fiscal year ending in March, the first decline in five years. The drop was driven by adverse weather affecting wheat, soybean, and other crop production. The government aims to raise the rate to 45% by 2030, but faces considerable challenges.
In Indonesia's West Java, salt farmers are celebrating a record harvest due to the El Niño-driven drought, while crop farmers suffer from water scarcity and heat. Experts caution that short-term gains in salt production are local, with long-term risks to agriculture and food security.
The agriculture ministers of Iran and Pakistan held talks to boost bilateral cooperation in agriculture, emphasizing trade exchange potential and technology transfer. They agreed to expand trade in agricultural products and promote modern farming technologies.
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology warns El Niño has formed in the tropical Pacific and could become one of the strongest since 1950. The phenomenon is expected to bring heavy rains to the Americas and hot, dry weather to Asia, threatening food supplies. Climate change is expected to worsen its impacts.
Iranian Agriculture Minister Mohammad-Ali Nikbakht announced that the government has created the necessary platform for extraterritorial development. He emphasized that expanding agricultural and economic activities abroad would boost food security and foster international cooperation. Key projects are underway in Africa and Central Asia.
On World Day Against Child Labour, new estimates show 138 million children are engaged in child labor globally — one in every 17 children. Hazardous work affects 54 million children, with agriculture accounting for 61% of all cases. Sub-Saharan Africa is the hardest-hit region, and experts warn that poverty, conflict, and weak social protection fuel the crisis.
Africa's population is projected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050, offering a potential demographic dividend but also exposing deep structural barriers. Success depends on urban governance, agricultural reform, manufacturing, and effective policy implementation.
The monsoon has arrived in India's Kerala state three days late, providing critical support for the country's $4 trillion economy and key crops like cotton, rice, and sugarcane. The India Meteorological Department confirmed the onset and predicted further advance into central and southern regions.
