A super el Niño threatens our food system. Here’s how farms can prepare | Liz Carlisle

The Guardian reports: Congress must act to protect these practices As forecasters warn that this year’s El Niño could become the strongest on record, concerns are growing about its effect on agriculture and food security.

Planting cover crops or perennial plants can protect soil amid potential flooding. Liz Carlisle is associate professor of Environmental Studies at UC Santa Barbara.

This environment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Liz Carlisle, El Niño and Niño.

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Location

United States · Americas

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

12 Oct 2026, 18:30 IST

Key names

Liz Carlisle, El Niño, Niño, Congress

Section

Environment

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• The GuardianA super el Niño threatens our food system. Here’s how farms can prepare | Liz Carlisle 12 Oct, 18:30

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