A recent study featured by the Environmental News Network highlights how climate change and globalization are intensifying threats to global agriculture by facilitating the spread and impact of crop pests.​

Researchers from the University of Exeter, Hebei University, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that rising global temperatures are enabling pests, such as insects and mites, to expand their habitats beyond traditional boundaries, moving further from the equator and into higher altitudes. Concurrently, increased international trade is accelerating the introduction of invasive species into new regions.​

The intensification of agriculture is also weakening natural pest control mechanisms, leading to more frequent and severe pest outbreaks. The study underscores the urgent need for coordinated global action to address these escalating threats to crop production.​

Source: Environmental News Network