agriculture

While rainfall is important, how it is collected, stored and distributed is crucial to dealing with the region’s increasingly drier spells.

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The rampant activity reduces freshwater supply in turn affecting crop output, drinking water and the general ecosystem.

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For some, leaving the Mekong Delta to find a livelihood is the only option despite the risk of being trafficked into forced labour.

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Climate change and increased human activity are putting one of Asia’s most important river systems under duress. It will require a sustained and coordinated effort to fix things.

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Palm oil faces a complex future, with new regulations and pressures challenging the ongoing sustainability of the industry.

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As the planet continues to warm, the livelihoods, health and wellbeing of older adults are increasingly at risk.

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Irrigation facilities in several Indian states are inadequate increasing the dependence of farmers on the monsoon rains.

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India’s vital monsoon rains can be disrupted by an El Niño which is a major concern for crop production.

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The dry weather could result in prolonged droughts and haze affecting millions across the region as it did in 2015.

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Cost, availability and sample preservation are the main concerns but progress is rapid.

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Advances in the field are revolutionary but require safeguards to curb misuse.

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