Food / Agribusiness
Russian genetic crop ban will not cover all imports
Seeds cannot be imported but products with genetically modified content are allowed, subject to regulation
RussiaInvestment in Africa's palm oil sector will grow
Africa could provide the next growth frontier for the controversial palm oil industry
AfricaBurundian crisis will deepen humanitrian needs
Deteriorating food security in Burundi will compound humanitarian concerns in the Great Lakes
BurundiHelp for German dairy farmers will not solve problems
The aid comes on top of EU measures announced last September and on May 27
GermanyInsecurity and drought undermine Madagascar president
The political and economic outlook for the island nation is deteriorating sharply
MadagascarExport prospects for Africa's tea sector will be mixed
The region's tea producers are seeking to diversify their export markets while offering higher-value products
AfricaNorth Korea's food insecurity is likely to worsen
Sanctions have triggered a spike in prices and food production has fallen for the first time in years
North KoreaHunt for yield will boost global farmland demand
Farmland provides high returns and reduces portfolio volatility, though it is exposed to high political risk
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