Food / Agribusiness
Brazil's agriculture outlook faces challenges in 2020
The international context and controversial government policies will increase uncertainties around profitable sectors
BrazilMoroccan phosphates sector may see virus silver lining
Phosphates are a key Moroccan export, but raw material prices have declined significantly over the last year
MoroccoNew 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
ArgentinaPressure for Colombia aerial coca eradication to rise
At a meeting in Washington, the US and Colombian presidents reiterated their support for fumigating coca crops
ColombiaFood 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
InternationalEast Africa locust control will require coordination
A major desert locust plague offers a stark reminder of the importance of prevention and international cooperation
East AfricaFood can be a politically volatile issue
Concerns that climate change may affect food merit greater focus on how this could produce instability
InternationalEast Africa locust infestation may worsen
More countries are now affected by what is already the worst locust infestation in decades
East Africa