Quick Take Wildfires in Turkey: 11 dead, 78 injured as heat soars to 50 degrees Celsius Turkey has been grappling with wildfires across the country since last week due to hot temperatures soaring up to 50 C (122 F) above the seasonal average. Turkey
How climate change could make Egypt's coffee cultivation a reality One Egyptian experiment has successfully cultivated coffee beans, but analysts believe environmental factors are still unfavorable for localizing this crop. By Ayah Aman In Cairo, reporting on politics and culture
Quick Take Algeria signs $3.5B deal with Qatari firm to develop world's largest dairy farm A Qatari food giant announced a $3.5 billion agreement with the Algerian Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to develop the world’s largest integrated dairy farming and production project in the south of the African country. Algeria
Growing demand for Lebanon's avocados offers promising prospects for farmers Lebanon's export of avocados has grown remarkably, achieving significant expansion through heightened exportation efforts that have embraced safety regulations like international standards and certification in farming, fertilizing and marketing. By Rodayna Raydan In Boqaata, reporting on culture
Analysis Why is Japan opposed to Saudi Arabia joining UK-Italy GCAP fighter jet alliance? By Salim A. Essaid
Analysis Expiration of Morocco-EU fisheries deal has implications beyond Western Sahara By Olivia Hooper
Rise in Turkish food prices sparks fears of shortages Turkey, a major agricultural producer, might find itself grappling with water shortages and food insecurity in the next decade unless it takes action to address growing problems in its agricultural sector. By Mustafa Sonmez In Istanbul, reporting on economics
Bread crisis looms in Syria amid low wheat production The bread crisis in Syrian regime areas is expected to become worse in the next few months due to drought and its subsequent impact on wheat crop production. By Khaled al-Khateb
Turkey’s good words not worth much to Saudi Arabia Turkey’s efforts to mend ties with the Gulf bloc don't pass Riyadh's tacit preconditions. By Fehim Tastekin In Paris, reporting on Turkish politics
Egypt unveils strategy to adapt to water shortages With a growing population, limited water resources, and the prospect of a decreased annual share from the Nile River, Egypt finds itself obliged to revert to water-saving agricultural practices. By Amr Emam
Egypt, Sudan seek greater cooperation in agriculture, food industries Egypt and Sudan agreed to establish an Egyptian-Sudanese joint stock company on agricultural and animal production and food industries, as they face a threat of shortage of Nile water amid the faltering negotiations on Ethiopia’s controversial Nile dam. By Mohammad Hanafi
Saudi Arabia bans Lebanese produce over drug smuggling concerns The Lebanese Foreign Ministry called on authorities to do more to stop smuggling in response. By Al-Monitor Staff
Egypt plans 'New Delta' to boost food security Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered the implementation of a megaproject to cultivate 1 million feddans west of the Nile Delta in Lower Egypt. The project, dubbed New Delta, aims to create modern agricultural and urban communities as well as industrial complexes that operate in the field of agricultural production. By Mohamed Sabry
Sustainable agriculture technology can help Egypt’s water crisis The project of an Egyptian student consisting of using the Sinai environment for sustainable agriculture with the use of less water may be a solution to Egypt’s water scarcity problem. By Rasha Mahmoud
Syrian livestock depleted by war, failing economy Syrian cattle owners and breeders are no longer able to look after their livestock in light of the soaring prices of oil derivatives, fodder and other necessary means for animal husbandry, not to mention the large number of animals that perished in the shelling. By Mohammed Hardan
Was UAE behind Israeli decision to allow Palestinian farmers access to Jordan Valley? For the first time in 46 years, Israel allowed Palestinians to enter al-Qa'oun valley in the northern Jordan Valley to cultivate their land. Despite the Palestinian Authority’s statement that this was in implementation of a judicial decision, Al-Monitor received information about Emirati-Israeli understandings that led to this action. By Rasha Abou Jalal In Gaza City, reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Despite complaints, PA determined to ban bird imports amid bird flu outbreak in Israel The Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture has adopted strict measures to prevent bird flu from reaching its farms from Israel, which has inflicted heavy financial losses on farmers. By Ahmad Melhem In Ramallah, reporting on politics
In Jordan, female engineers lead way in sustainable agriculture A Norwegian NGO has launched a joint training program to train female engineering graduates in the field of sustainable agriculture, with the aim of both encouraging Jordanian women to join the workforce and fight desertification. By William Christou