Keywords: Agriculture


Heatwaves threaten Europe’s economy with losses of up to €180 billion

Europe’s increasingly intense heatwaves are emerging as an economic threat, with extreme temperatures and drought putting pressure on productivity, agriculture and overall economic growth. A report by Dutch sustainable finance bank Triodos estimates that climate-related disruptions could cost......

Climate scientist warns Yellowstone eruption could disrupt global food supplies

A major eruption of the Yellowstone volcanic system could have serious consequences for agriculture and food security worldwide, climate scientist Kristina Dahl has warned. Such an event could damage crops and disrupt food production across several regions, potentially increasing the risk of food shortages. Speaking......

French farmers demand multi-billion-euro aid package as drought crisis deepens

France's agricultural sector is calling for an unprecedented government response as severe drought and repeated heatwaves put mounting pressure on farms across the country. Arnaud Rousseau, president of the FNSEA, France's largest agricultural union, has urged the government to commit several......

Morocco Avocado Summit expands internationally as industry targets global growth

Morocco's avocado industry is set to strengthen its international profile this autumn as the second Morocco Avocado Summit prepares to welcome foreign delegations for the first time, reflecting the country's growing ambitions in the global fresh produce market. Scheduled for 15 October in Larache,......

France's corn harvest set for lowest output since 1980 after extreme heat and drought

France is on course to record its smallest corn harvest in more than four decades, as successive heatwaves and prolonged drought sharply reduce crop yields and prompt farmers to scale back planted acreage. The French government now forecasts national corn production at 9 million metric tons in 2026,......

UN warns El Niño could worsen hunger crisis across nearly 50 countries by 2027

The United Nations has warned that the El Niño climate phenomenon could significantly worsen global food insecurity, placing millions of additional people at risk of acute hunger by the end of 2027. Humanitarian agencies say the combined effects of extreme weather, economic instability, and ongoing......

Global food prices climb to three-year high as conflict and extreme weather disrupt markets

Global food prices reached their highest level in more than three years in July, as adverse weather conditions and escalating geopolitical tensions tightened agricultural markets and pushed cereal prices higher, according to the latest data from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The......

WFP warns El Niño could push millions more into hunger by 2027

The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the intensifying El Niño climate pattern could significantly worsen global food insecurity, potentially pushing nearly 49 million additional people into acute hunger by the end of 2027. If current projections hold, the total number of people facing......

Global coffee prices climb to six-month high amid supply concerns

Coffee prices rose sharply in July, reaching their highest levels in six months as adverse weather conditions, strong global demand, and ongoing supply chain disruptions continued to pressure international agricultural markets. Market data showed that Robusta coffee futures increased by around 9% compared......