(Opinion) Stepping into 2024, we confront a storm of challenges in the global food system that demands the world’s attention. Climate variations, geopolitical conflicts, and economic pressures intertwine, threatening our collective sustenance. El Niño, notorious for its dry spells, is set to persist into the year, risking the yield of vital crops such as rice, […]
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