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#Disasters led to $3.26 trillion in agricultural #losses
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Extreme Heat Poses Growing Risks to Agrifood Systems and People
Extreme heat severely damages crops, livestock, and fisheries, threatening the livelihoods of an estimated 1.23 billion people. Agricultural communities endure the brunt,...
Agrifood Systems Are a Priority but Face Major Barriers
Developing countries recognize the urgent need to adapt agrifood systems to climate change, but most National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) are struggling to...
Disasters Cause $3.26 Trillion in Global Agricultural Losses
Disasters caused $3.26 trillion in agricultural losses globally, averaging $99 billion per year—about 4% of global agricultural GDP. These losses from 1991...
Severe Flooding Threatens Global Rice Yields
Severe flooding has caused an estimated 4.3% decrease in global rice yields from 1980 to 2015, equating to about 18 million tons...
Indian Soils Are Alarmingly Low in Nitrogen and Organic Carbon
India’s soils are suffering from widespread nutrient deficiencies, with new data showing that 64 percent of samples are...
Youth Hold the Key to Transforming Agrifood Systems Globally
With 1.3 billion people aged 15 to 24 worldwide, youth are a massive force in shaping agrifood systems. The Food and Agriculture...
Guardians of Genetic Gold: How India’s Community Seed Banks Are Resisting...
As climate change accelerates, a quiet movement is taking root across India—preserving seeds and, with them, resilience and heritage. On International Day...
Strategic Playbook; AI-Driven Future for Indian Agriculture
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released a comprehensive new report titled Future Farming in India: A Playbook for Scaling Artificial Intelligence...
India’s Unequal Battle Against Poverty
India’s poverty landscape reveals stark contrasts across states. Despite economic progress, millions still struggle with inadequate resources, poor infrastructure, and limited opportunities....
