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Deadly Storms Ravage China, Causing Destruction to Farmland and Trees.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters.com

Three people died in eastern China after a shipyard crane toppled due to strong winds, while storms caused damage across the country, including farmland damage and felled trees. Hailstorms in the northeastern province of Liaoning caused an estimated loss of $28 million in damage, while heavy rains in the central province of Henan may force higher grain imports by the world's biggest wheat consumer. China's meteorological authorities renewed a blue alert for rainstorms in several regions, including Guangxi, Guangdong, Hainan, Henan, and Hubei.

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Navigating Risks: Challenges Faced by Ukraine's Farmers.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press

Ukrainian farmers face a dual crisis of landmines and logistics, with soaring production and transportation costs caused by Russia's blockade of many Black Sea ports and import restrictions imposed by several neighboring European countries. The risks of planting crops in heavily mined areas are causing many farmers to cut back on sowing, leading to a potential 20% to 30% reduction in grain output, poorer quality crops, and potentially thousands of bankruptcies next year. The "drastic reduction" of grain crops potentially threatens global food security, warns the head of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization in Ukraine.

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