Editorial: Japan must prepare for crop failures caused by extreme weather and super El Niño
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日本経済新聞社
Summary
This editorial warns about the increasing probability of a super El Niño event in late 2026, which could cause global crop failures. Japan, with a food self-sufficiency rate of only 38% (calorie-based) and heavy reliance on imports, faces serious food supply risks. The situation is compounded by fertilizer price spikes due to Middle East conflicts. Countries like India have already banned sugar exports, and Australia's wheat harvest is predicted to drop 26%. The editorial urges the Japanese government to take proactive measures to prevent domestic food shortages.
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bskyEditorial: Japan must prepare for crop failures caused by extreme weather and super El Niñonikkei.comKey quotes
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異常気象と肥料不足の影響が表面化すれば、各国との争奪戦は激しくなる。
国内で食品の供給不足に陥らないよう、政府は先手を打って実効性のある対策を講じなくてはならない。
小麦の主要調達先であるオーストラリアでは干ばつによって収穫量が前のシーズンより26%減ると予測されている。
インドは少雨によるサトウキビの不作を見越し、砂糖の輸出禁止を決めた。
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