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There is a lack of urgency in addressing agriculture’s looming climate problems, which can have grave consequences on our national food security.
Editor's note: Over the last few months, the Russia-Ukraine war has been at the centre of global attention. While the war itself remains a primary concern, the world is also worried about its ripple effect on the global economy. Two major concerns have been the impact on the global supply of fertilizers, of which Russia is the largest producer in the world, and agricultural commodities, most notably wheat. Together, Russia and Ukraine account for over 30% of the global exports of wheat, a staple in the diets of billions of people across the world. With concerns rising over its supply, the price of wheat has gone through the roof. Global prices are up 60% this year and hit a record high after India banned exports on 13 May as a heatwave hit production at home. The wheat story in India is taking a wrong, worrying turn. A delayed but extended winter followed by the early onset of an intense summer resulted in the virtual loss of spring and woke us up to the reality of climate change. And while urban India’s grouse …
There is a lack of urgency in addressing agriculture’s looming climate problems, which can have grave consequences on our national food security.
Editor's note: Over the last few months, the Russia-Ukraine war has been at the centre of global attention. While the war itself remains a primary concern, the world is also worried about its ripple effect on the global economy. Two major concerns have been the impact on the global supply of fertilizers, of which Russia is the largest producer in the world, and agricultural commodities, most notably wheat. Together, Russia and Ukraine account for over 30% of the global exports of wheat, a staple in the diets of billions of people across the world. With concerns rising over its supply, the price of wheat has gone through the roof. Global prices are up 60% this year and hit a record high after India banned exports on 13 May as a heatwave hit production at home. The wheat story in India is taking a wrong, worrying turn. A delayed but extended winter followed by the early onset of an intense summer resulted in the virtual loss of spring and woke us up to the reality of climate change. And while urban India’s grouse …
The country's fighter jet roadmap rests on imported propulsion, leaving its military plans hostage to cost shocks, delays and geopolitics.
As India’s largest stock exchange heads to the public markets, it may need to rethink its excessive reliance on transaction revenue.
April data suggests the slide may be moderating, even as the UAE accelerates moves to derisk its future.
The country's fighter jet roadmap rests on imported propulsion, leaving its military plans hostage to cost shocks, delays and geopolitics.
As India’s largest stock exchange heads to the public markets, it may need to rethink its excessive reliance on transaction revenue.
April data suggests the slide may be moderating, even as the UAE accelerates moves to derisk its future.
