Food / Agribusiness
Food security challenges will persist in East Africa
After a devastating regional drought in 2016-17, below-average rainfalls continue to trouble the fragile recovery
East AfricaNigerian pastoralist conflicts could worsen
The federal government is facing growing criticism for its handling of a worsening herdsman-versus-farmer crisis
NigeriaChanging diets challenge sustainable global growth
Emerging markets are eating more animal based products; the shift has vast implications for trade and the environment
InternationalMore US green policy roll-back is coming in 2018
The Trump administration is reworking US environmental policies, partly to help industry
United StatesBrazil's agriculture outlook shows promise this year
Agriculture will perform strongly again this year despite a range of political and global uncertainties
BrazilEven with Israeli help, Jordan faces water constraints
The resumption of normal diplomatic ties between Amman and Tel Aviv rescues a large-scale joint desalination project
JordanIncreased US aid will not ease Colombia coca tensions
A visit by the US secretary of state suggests a more cooperative stance on drugs, but elections may prompt policy shifts
ColombiaLand reform will drive controversies in Barbuda
Following Hurricane Irma, the government has proposed abandoning communal land ownership
Antigua and Barbuda