Oysters in hot water: Pollution and poaching threaten production
For oyster farmers, the year-end holiday period is a vital one as they make around a third to half of their annual sales during this time. But last year was catastrophic for…
Plastic Planet: UN talks fail to curb production
The world produces some 400 million tonnes of plastic waste every year. About half of all plastic is designed to be single use, that is, thrown away after being used just once.…
Rising coffee prices: Drought in Asia put bean production at risk
Global coffee prices are soaring to record levels but in Vietnam, one of the largest coffee producers, many farmers are switching to other – and more heat-resilient – crops. Yuka Royer speaks…
Germany’s industrial production expected to sink further
German industrial production is expected to fall further behind this year, after a dip in 2023. The usually strong manufacturing sector had already taken a hit because of higher energy prices.…
A tough nut to crack: The dark side of cashew nut production in Kenya
Global demand for cashew nuts is exploding. Around the world, they're eaten as snacks, dairy replacements or used in cooking. In response, Kenya has been trying to revitalise the sector in the…
Safeguarding the future of saffron production
Food brand Everest, a household name in India, has said its fish curry spice blend was safe for use following concerns about a cancer-causing chemical.…
Covid-19 and the Oxygen bottleneck: The LifeBank experience
The COVID-19 pandemic all over the world is exposing important weaknesses in health systems. Medical oxygen production and delivery have fallen short and Nigeria is not left out. Temie Giwa-Tubosun, Founder/CEO LifeBank…
How ‘Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters’ came to birth II The Process
When a little girl finds herself in wildly unfamiliar territory, she encounters a band of highly unusual characters who change the course of her destiny forever. Chris Ihidero talks about how the…
UK: Honda halts production at Swindon plant over supply chain issues
Brexit, Christmas and the coronavirus pandemic have led to congestion problems at some of the UK's biggest ports. In turn, a lack of parts have arrived at a factory in southern England,…
20.8 million people recover from coronavirus globally, FG spent N113bn on Osun roads – Fashola
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Friday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Friday. …
Tolulope Arotile is laid to rest, Eyitayo Jegede Wins Ondo PDP Guber Primary and more
Here is why you should pick up a copy of The Guardian on Friday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on the newsstands on…