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Markets 4 years ago

China warns of 'severe' threat to harvest from worst heatwave on record

China's autumn harvest is under "severe threat" from high temperatures and drought, authorities have warned, urging action to protect crops in the face of the country's hottest summer on record.

Archipelago 4 years ago

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In East Java, climate change takes a bite out of apple crops

It is officially the start of the dry season in East Java province, but non-stop rains have caused havoc for thousands of apple growers like Akhbar again this year - upsetting the flowering season, damaging blossoms and shrinking harvests.

Business 5 years ago

North Sumatra food estate to bear fruit in two to three months: Jokowi

In the first phase of the food estate program, the government built a 215 hectare horticultural area for the production of crops such as shallots, garlic, potatoes and their derivative products.

Business 6 years ago

Vietnam's lychee crop not bearing fruit as prices slump

Hundreds of lychee farmers sorted and graded huge piles of the tropical fruit at a busy wholesale market in northern Vietnam on Tuesday, but many bemoaned slumping prices as foreign traders were held up in quarantine.

World 6 years ago

Home gardening blooms around the world during coronavirus lockdowns

People around the world are turning to gardening as a soothing, family friendly hobby that also eases concerns over food security as lockdowns slow the harvesting and distribution of some crops.

Business 6 years ago

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Climate change already affecting food production, expert warns

The change in weather patterns as a result of climate change, such as prolonged dry seasons and extreme rain causing massive flooding, has led to a decline in food production, especially rice.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

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Traditional life in Aceh will stand or fall with special autonomy

The future of Aceh, a province that enjoys special autonomy, is at stake as its legislation is tailored to local traditions and culture, while its population is struggling to manage the region’s natural resources.

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