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
Lebanese municipalities encourage agriculture as famine specter looms Local municipalities in Lebanon’s villages are launching campaigns to promote agriculture and self-sufficiency amid food insecurity and deteriorating economic conditions. By Sarah Abdallah
Palestine takes tangible steps in its 2020 agricultural clusters plan The Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture is raising its GDP contribution to 30% over the next three years. By Ahmad Melhem In Ramallah, reporting on politics
Egypt launches development projects in north, south Sinai In a new step toward the effective development of the Sinai Peninsula, the Egyptian government announced the launching of agricultural and residential development units for Egyptian citizens from different governorates. By Rami Galal
Are silk and saffron the future of this Anatolian town? The first female mayor of Safranbolu, a town dating to the 11th century, is eager to put her UNESCO-protected city on Turkey's tourism map. By Nazlan Ertan In Izmir, reporting on culture
Putin goes for broke to negotiate Turkey cease-fire US withdrawal created some opportunites for Russia but also had it face new challenges with Turkey. By Maxim A. Suchkov
What's steering the PA ban of importing Israeli calves? Israeli farmers are growing increasingly anxious over a decision by the Palestinian Authority to ban the import of calves from Israel. By Mordechai Goldman
Will Jordan extend Israeli lease of farmlands? Israeli farmers will soon be forced to abandon their agricultural lands at Naharayim, in Jordanian territory, at the end of their 25-year leases this month according to a provision of the peace treaty between Jordan and Israel. By Mordechai Goldman
Palestine launches its first agricultural cluster The Palestinian government decided to allow investors to use Palestinian endowment lands in the West Bank for new agricultural projects that contribute to the advancement of the Palestinian economy and to protect them from Israeli expropriation. By Ahmad Abu Amer
Likud offers vegans a new political home Tal Gilboa, one of the most famous vegan activists in Israel, says only Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “takes account” of animals. By Mordechai Goldman
Struggle for water continues in Palestine’s Jordan Valley Israel seems to be trying to drive Palestinians out of the Jordan Valley by denying them access to water. By Ahmad Melhem In Ramallah, reporting on politics
Will Egypt's greenhouse project mark a leap in agricultural sector? The Egyptian army is behind a project to build thousands of greenhouses nationwide, which raised criticism over the army’s role in the agricultural sector. By Amira Sayed Ahmed
West Bank village courts tourists with eggplant, stone terraces A festival in the West Bank village of Battir celebrates the locally grown eggplant of the village known for its terraced cultivation of vines and olives. By Ahmad Abu Amer