Food / Agribusiness
New climate fund will be inadequate for Africa's needs
The World Bank's immediate goal of a new fund is achievable, but adequate support for regional adaptation needs is not
AfricaProspects for agriculture in 2016
Extreme weather looms over global agriculture, but its impact will not be wholly negative
InternationalFood ban will degrade Russia-Ukraine ties further
Russia has announced that it will ban imports of Ukrainian food from January 1, in a further blow to bilateral relations
UkraineAustralia land sale block reflects regional tensions
The government has intervened to prevent a potential cattle land sale to China-based investors, citing security risks
AustraliaDrought mars Southern Africa water, food security
The unusually severe drought is putting millions of people at risk and curbing power supplies in already weak economies
Southern AfricaDrought likely to push up South Africa food prices
The worst drought in over two decades is likely to depress domestic food production, causing shortages
South AfricaDrought elevates risk of South Africa food protests
Water shortages are leading farmers to plant fewer hectares of staple food crops
South AfricaGovernance weaknesses will sustain food crime in China
Lack of food safety is one of the most serious public grievances; this month a new law to tackle it takes effect
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