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Africa’s climate adaptation goals are under threat unless systemic barriers confronting women in agribusiness are addressed, warns a new report by NexGen Deutsche-Afrik (NEDEA), a policy-driven organization. The report, The Gender Lens in Climate-Resilient Agribusiness, reveals that while women constitute approximately 76 per cent of the agrifood workforce in Sub-Saharan Africa, they remain the most

The recent military escalation involving Iran has raised serious concerns for India’s energy security and trade. With most of India’s oil and gas supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz, any disruption could impact fuel prices, LPG supplies and key exports like Basmati rice.

Jija Darwada leads us through a dense patch of forest behind Mograj village in Raigad district of Maharashtra. She taps on the fissured bark of a tall tree. “This is the Ain tree (Terminalia elliptica),” she tells us, “We use it to build parts of our houses, or even stables for our cattle. We usually

Around 400,000 tonnes of basmati rice stuck at ports or mid-transit due to shipping disruptions Freight rates on Asia–Middle East routes surge to $3,500–$4,500 per container Middle East accounts for 60–70% of India’s basmati exports; Iran alone buys up to 20% Exporters warn rising fuel, insurance and logistics costs are squeezing contracts and cash flows

In 2023, farmers in Mizoram’s Saitual district came together to form the Saitual District Tung Grower Association to streamline the cultivation and post-harvest marketing of a tree-borne oilseed from the tung tree, which has significant industrial applications and commercial potential. What began as a small collective has since expanded rapidly. Today, more than 600 farmers

Children in South Africa’s Mabopane and Soshanguve townships face heightened risks of eczema and severe asthma from indoor air pollution caused by gas, paraffin, wood and coal used during power cuts. A study of 1,840 preschool children found that polluting household fuels, cigarette smoke and poor housing conditions significantly increase the likelihood of eczema and

As the Idukki Hydroelectric Project completes fifty years of power generation this year, Kerala finds itself reflecting on one of the most transformative engineering undertakings in its history and confronting new questions about the future of hydropower in a fragile mountain landscape. The Idukki Hydroelectric Project, Kerala’s largest hydropower installation, completed 50 years of operation