matsuyama

Japanese City Switches from Citrus to Avocados as Climate Change Bites

Farmers in Matsuyama, Japan, are shifting from citrus to avocado farming as rising temperatures and extreme weather make traditional crops less viable. Fuminori Arita, a former citrus grower, now finds avocados better suited to the changing climate. Local authorities note increasing avocado acreage in coastal lowlands, as scientists warn citrus areas could shrink by up to 30% by 2050.