China's Climate Change Threatens Global Garlic Supply
Unusual weather patterns in China, the world's largest garlic producer, have damaged crops this year. The country supplies most of the global garlic market, but erratic conditions during fall, winter, and spring have challenged farmers. This disruption could lead to moldy garlic and potential shortages worldwide.
Key facts
- Most of the world's garlic is grown in China.
- Unusual weather conditions occurred in fall, winter, and spring.
- The weather challenged farmers in China.
- Garlic may become moldy due to these conditions.
Entities
Locations
- China