South Africa's $1.9 Billion Citrus Industry Confronts New Disease Threat
This works out to a loss of $1.9 billion in one of its lucrative agricultural industries. In addition to this, a new plant disease is also taking centre stage and threatening to decimate the country's citrus crops as one of the world's largest exporters.
Continue readingUnprecedented Drought Devastates Brazil: A Ripple Effect on Global Economy
Brazil is a country rich in natural resources and one of the leading agricultural powers, which is now facing what analysts are describing as the worst drought in the history of the nation. The acute climatic problem is already showing its far-reaching effects, not only within Brazil but also in the global food markets and the economic scenario.
Continue readingFlooded Farms, Fouled Rivers, Dozens Dead: Helene's Rising Toll
Storm Helene's impact has left a trail of community catastrophe within varied geographical regions. The number of people dead, as of October 1, spirals, while dozens confirmed dead, many others injured or missing. Helene has caused life losses, besides massive damage to critical infrastructures, environments, and livelihoods.
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