Extreme Heat and Agriculture

On 22nd April 2026, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released a report under the title “Extreme Heat and Agriculture" in collaboration with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

  • The report examines how extreme heat ripples through agricultural systems and how heatwaves can interact with other climatological variables, including rain, solar radiation, humidity, wind and drought, to trigger compound effects that wreak havoc on individuals and entire ecosystems.

Key Findings

Extreme Heat

  • Extreme heat events have increased in frequency, intensity, and duration over the past 50 years.
  • They pose serious risks to agrifood systems, ecosystems, and global food security.
  • Heat waves act as ....
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