Strong El Nino in coming years can cut crop yields by up to 10%, says study on ASEAN agriculture
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A recent study on agriculture in the ASEAN region warns that a strong El Nino event in the coming years could reduce crop yields by as much as ten percent. The researchers link the projected decline to anticipated changes in rainfall and temperature patterns associated with the climate phenomenon. The analysis suggests that food security could be threatened in member countries if mitigation measures are not adopted. Policymakers are urged to consider adaptive farming techniques to offset the expected losses.