Hungary: Can our favorite delicacies disappear? Let's see what is in danger

Hungary

Published Sep 7, 2021

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Can you imagine a future without coffee? Or gatherings of friends without beer, wine, tequila? And that certain fruits simply disappear from the planet? Many argue in many ways that not only can climate change be feared, but agriculture must also be prepared for the changes that are expected. Certainly, the conditions may not be favorable for certain crops even after a few years, and the arable land suitable for growing them will be reduced. Nlc.hu collected: 1.

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Coffee Those who started the day with coffee already had the opportunity to be surprised, as they were not the first to read that their favorite ceremony could be endangered due to climate change. In Hungary, 87% of the adult population has coffee and consumes an average of 2.7 cups a day. Although this does not make us one of the most cafe nations, it is also a loss for us if we have to give up this pleasant habit. However, according to research and studies, coffee production in the world is already being affected by a number of effects that shake the maintenance of a stable supply. For example, Brazil, the largest exporter of coffee, is feeling the threat of crop damage due to frost and drought, while coffee supplies from Vietnam may be hampered by disruptions caused by closures to protect against the epidemic. Heavy rains in Colombia and severe droughts in Honduras pushed back the market for coffee. Studies claim that by 2050, the areas where coffee is now grown will have ...

Source: Agroinform