• Mar 11, 2020
  • 7 min read

Brazil's agriculture outlook faces challenges in 2020

The international context and controversial government policies will increase uncertainties around profitable sectors

Brazil
  • Mar 10, 2020
  • 6 min read

Moroccan phosphates sector may see virus silver lining

Phosphates are a key Moroccan export, but raw material prices have declined significantly over the last year

Morocco
  • Mar 6, 2020
  • 2 min read

New Argentina farm strike will not reverse tax rise

The main agricultural organisations have called a four-day strike next week following a rise in export taxes on soybeans

Argentina
  • Mar 3, 2020
  • 2 min read

Pressure for Colombia aerial coca eradication to rise

At a meeting in Washington, the US and Colombian presidents reiterated their support for fumigating coca crops

Colombia
  • Feb 24, 2020
  • 7 min read

Food retailers will innovate to survive and thrive

The food retail sub-sector is adopting new technologies fast to keep and add customers, and maintain and raise margins

International
  • Feb 24, 2020
  • 7 min read

East Africa locust control will require coordination

A major desert locust plague offers a stark reminder of the importance of prevention and international cooperation

East Africa
  • Feb 20, 2020
  • 1 min read

Food can be a politically volatile issue

Concerns that climate change may affect food merit greater focus on how this could produce instability

International
  • Feb 19, 2020
  • 2 min read

East Africa locust infestation may worsen

More countries are now affected by what is already the worst locust infestation in decades

East Africa