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Biochar doesn’t just store carbon – it stores water and boosts farmers’ drought resilience

As the climate changes, large parts of southern Australia are projected to get drier. Extreme rains are also becoming more common.

The Conversation

Arabica Coffee Posts Moderate Losses as Rain in Brazil Eases Drought Concerns

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) Tuesday closed down -1.25 (-0.51%). November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) closed up +10 (+0.21%). Coffee prices on Tuesday settled mixed, with arabica falling to a 1-week low. Recent rain in Brazil, the world's largest producer of arabica coffee, has partially alleviated drought concerns and...

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Sugar Prices Underpinned by Drought and Wildfires in Brazil

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is up +0.12 (+0.62%), and Oct London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV24 ) is up +10.10 (+1.90%). Sugar prices today are moderately higher after Czarnikow cut its Brazil Center-South 2024/25 sugar production estimate to 39.2 MMT from 40.0 MMT due to drought...

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Arabica Coffee Slips as Rain in Brazil Eases Drought Concerns

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is down -2.40 (-0.98%). November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is up +25 (+0.53%). Coffee prices today are mixed, with arabica falling to a 1-week low. Recent rain in Brazil, the world's largest producer of arabica coffee, has partially alleviated drought concerns and weighed...

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EU officials pledge to develop more water-saving technologies in farming as droughts worsen

Officials from nine southern European Union countries have pledged to work together to develop more water-saving technologies in agriculture as the prospect of worsening droughts puts additional strain on farmers

The Independent UK

The bitter future of chocolate? How drought and a youth exodus threaten Mexico’s prized cocoa

As prices soar, farmers are facing the worst harvests in decades, while traditional production methods passed down for generations are being lost

The Guardian - UK

Home final carrot hovers, Dogs eye quick NRL bounceback

The Bulldogs' longest finals drought since the 1950s will end regardless of this weekend's result, but the club is keen to make a statement against the Cowboys.

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Why Marc Marquez's Aragon win has more implications than people might think

Marc Marquez's Grand Prix victory at Aragon on Sunday was much more than the end of a three-year drought for the Spaniard. He has kept a much lower profile than usual since he arrived at the Gresini team, while sending out very strong messages below the radar.

Autosport

Kylian Mbappe Scores Brace To Lead Real Madrid To Victory

Kylian Mbappe ends goal drought, praises teammates, and looks forward to Real Madrid's upcoming matches, boosting team morale and fans' hopes for a success...

Top News

MotoGP Aragon GP: Marquez ends win drought, Bagnaia in scary crash

Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez put in a dominant performance to win the Aragon Grand Prix on Sunday, ending a 1043-day victory drought.

Autosport

Zambia's crippling drought creates chance for solar power to shine

With a prolonged drought affecting the supply of hydroelectricity all over southern Africa, a growing number of people are turning to solar to fill the energy gap.

Radio France Internationale

MotoGP Aragon GP: Marquez takes dominant sprint win, disaster for Bagnaia

Marc Marquez broke his 1000-day victory drought with top spot in Saturday's sprint race at the Aragon Grand Prix.

Motorsport

Brazil's Worst Drought in 40 Years Boosts Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is up +1.60 (+0.65%). November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is up +201 (+4.10%). Coffee prices today are moderately higher, with Nov robusta posting a contract high and nearest-futures (U24) robusta posting a record high. Excessive dryness in Brazil may cause premature flowering of...

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Drought-stricken Namibia to cull elephants, zebras and hippos for meat

Namibia plans to cull 723 wild animals to manage pasture and provide meat to people struggling with food shortages caused by a severe drought in southern Africa.

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Al Jazeera

Why is Namibia culling elephants and hippos for meat?

The country is facing its worst drought in decades and people are going hungry, officials say.

Salon

Namibia urges elephant and hippo hunting

Climate change is worsening droughts in Africa, forcing some nations to take drastic measures

Barchart

Fire Damage to Sugar Crops in Brazil Boosts Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) Thursday closed up +0.35 (+1.79%). Oct London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV24 ) closed up +12.50 (+2.29%). Sugar prices Thursday extended their sharp week-long rally to 6-week highs. Sugar prices are underpinned as drought and excessive heat have caused massive fires in Brazil...

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Fire Damage to Brazil Sugar Crops Underpins Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is up +0.28 (+1.43%). Oct London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV24 ) is up +10.30 (+1.89%). Sugar prices today are moderately higher and posted 6-week highs. Sugar prices are underpinned by massive fires in Brazil caused by drought and excessive heat that...

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Namibia Plans To Kill Elephants And Hippos And Distribute Meat Due To Severe Drought

In all, 723 animals will be culled to help alleviate food shortages caused by the worst drought in decades.

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Greece Faces Water Crisis Amid Drought And Tourism Boom

Severe water crisis in northern Greece due to drought impacts farmers and communities, urging urgent action.

The Independent UK

Greece struggles with water shortages thanks to climate crisis and overtourism

Olive groves are drying up

Barchart

Sugar Prices Strengthen as Fires in Brazil Damage Sugar Crops

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) Tuesday closed up +0.56 (+2.94%). Oct London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV24 ) closed up +22.30 (+4.24%). Sugar prices Tuesday extended Monday's sharp rally to 1-1/4 month highs. Massive fires in Brazil caused by drought and excessive heat have damaged sugar crops in...

The Independent UK

Namibia will cull 83 elephants and 30 hippos to distribute meat to people hit by drought

One hundred and fifty-seven animals have already been hunted by professional hunters

The Independent UK

Locals forced to buy water from private sellers as Sicily runs dry for two months

The cost of an 8,000-litre truckload has doubled from a year ago

Barchart

Sugar Prices Surge as Fires in Brazil Damage Sugar Crops

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is up +0.39 (+2.05%). Oct London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV24 ) is up +20.60 (+3.92%). Sugar prices today extended Monday's sharp rally to 1-1/4 month highs. Massive fires in Brazil caused by drought and excessive heat have damaged sugar crops in...

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