Climate change strains coffee, cattle, rice and rainfed crops worldwide
Coverage from Japan, Qatar, India and Saudi Arabia shows climate change affecting different crops and livestock, with outlets varying in which commodity and region they highlight.
What happened
Nikkei Asia's headline states that Indonesia's coffee trade is affected by climate change.4
Arab News reports that climate change is already affecting coffee-producing regions through rising temperatures, irregular rainfall, longer droughts and extreme weather.5
Al Jazeera English reports that the world's top three beef producers are experiencing declines in cattle stocks due to rising input costs, droughts and biological factors.2
The Japan Times reports that rising temperatures are changing how sake rice performs during brewing, prompting exploration of heat-resistant rice varieties.1
The Economic Times reports that India's Agriculture Secretary said El Nino threatens rabi crops in rainfed areas.3
What's agreed
Reported consistently by outlets in more than one region.
Where accounts differ
Each account is attributed to who makes it. We do not judge between them.
Composite claim about drought and irregular weather across commodities
The Japan Times and Arab News
Report that rising temperatures, droughts, irregular rainfall and extreme weather are affecting sake rice and coffee-growing conditions.15
The Economic Times, citing India's Agriculture Secretary
Reports that El Nino threatens rabi crops in rainfed areas, without elaborating on droughts or irregular weather patterns beyond the El Nino threat.3
How it's framed
What each perspective puts first, based on headlines and summaries.
| Perspective | How it reads | What it puts first |
|---|---|---|
| East Asian business and lifestyle pressEast Asia | Japanese outlets covered climate effects on sake rice brewing quality and, separately, on Indonesia's coffee trade.14 | sake rice quality, heat-resistant breeds, coffee trade decline |
| Middle East-based outletsMiddle East & Turkey | Al Jazeera English (state-controlled, Qatar) headline describes a 'looming' global meat crisis tied to cattle stock declines, while Arab News's snippet describes coffee's vulnerability to climate change without similarly urgent language.25 | looming crisis language (Al Jazeera), coffee climate vulnerability (Arab News) |
| South Asian business pressSouth Asia | Indian coverage reports a statement from the Agriculture Secretary on El Nino's threat to rainfed rabi crops.3 | Agri Secretary statement, rainfed crop vulnerability, El Nino |
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported specific production or price data for Indonesian coffee beyond the headline noting climate change is affecting the trade.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported on responses or adaptation measures from Indonesian coffee farmers or government.
- None of the outlets reviewed provided comparative data linking the different commodities covered, such as coffee, cattle, rice and rabi crops, into a single global assessment.
Why it matters
The coverage reflects a pattern of climate-related disruption to food and agricultural supply chains reported separately across different commodities and countries.12345
What to watch
- Whether Indonesia's coffee sector adopts adaptation measures in response to climate pressures.
- Developments in cattle stock levels among top beef-producing countries.
- Progress on heat-resistant sake rice varieties in Japan.
- Impact of El Nino on India's rabi crop season.
Sources (5)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Middle East & Turkey
- 2Al Jazeera EnglishQAState-controlled
- 5Arab NewsSAPrivate
Race to save the bean: Can coffee survive a changing climate?
South Asia
- 3The Economic TimesINPrivate
East Asia
- 1The Japan TimesJPPrivate
- 4Nikkei AsiaJPPrivate