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Business / 5 days ago
China dominates global apple market
The world’s appetite for apples continues to grow, and at the centre of this fruity boom is China. According to a recent graphic showing the world’s largest apple producers, China alone is estimated to cultivate around 48 million metric tonnes of apples in 2024, by far the largest single-country output. That figure is backed by the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA FAS), which, in its “China: Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual” report, estimates China’s apple production at approximately 48 MMT for the marketing year 2024/25.
Business / 1 week ago
The world’s top 10 wheat producers in 2025
According to the Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), global wheat production has reached a remarkable milestone this season. The European Union (EU) and China are tied at the top, each producing around 140 million metric tonnes of wheat, solidifying their status as the world’s wheat powerhouses.
Business / 2 weeks ago
Where does the world’s milk come from?
India continues to hold its position as the world’s largest milk producer in 2025, according to new data from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The country now produces an impressive 212 million metric tons (MMT) of milk annually, far surpassing the European Union’s 150 MMT and the United States’ 103 MMT.
Business / 4 weeks ago
India leads global banana production but climate, trade tensions threaten the market
India has cemented its dominance as the world’s top banana producer, yielding 34.5 million tonnes in 2022, nearly triple that of China (12.1 mt) and far surpassing Indonesia (9.2 mt), Nigeria (8 mt), and Brazil (6.8 mt), according to FAO data. Despite this overwhelming lead, global banana markets are facing turbulence—from extreme weather to rising trade frictions and disease outbreaks.
World / 5 weeks ago
Top 10 Countries with the highest renewable energy usage
While wealthy nations are pouring billions into solar, wind, and green hydrogen, many less industrialised countries already generate the majority of their electricity from renewable sources. According to recent data confirmed by the Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy 2025, a surprising number of nations, particularly in Africa, have overwhelmingly renewable electricity grids.
World / 6 weeks ago
Why nearly 9 in 10 people live in the northern hemisphere
Look at any global map of population distribution and one striking fact becomes immediately clear: nearly 87% of the world’s people live north of the Equator, while only about 13% live in the Southern Hemisphere. This lopsided distribution arises largely because the Northern Hemisphere contains more landmass, including Asia, Europe, most of North America, and a large portion of Africa, which in turn supports dense urbanisation, infrastructure, and economic activity.
World / 7 weeks ago
'Opening Voices' at UNGA 80: Who speaks first?
The United Nations General Assembly enters its 80th session in September 2025 under the banner "Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights.” The High-Level General Debate begins Tuesday, September 23, where world leaders deliver keynote addresses.
Environment / 7 weeks ago
Where penguins really live—and why their homes are disappearing
When you think of penguins, ice, Antarctica, and snow probably come to mind. Yet penguins are found in far more varied places than many realise. From sub-antarctic islands to temperate coasts, even near the equator. A visual map of their global distribution makes clear how this iconic group of birds has carved out niches in diverse climates, but also how vulnerable their habitats are to ongoing environmental shifts.
