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Weather, disease to hit West Africa cocoa output

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WEST AFRICA

Outlook for cocoa production in West Africa.

Extreme weather poses growing threat to China

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CHINA

The government’s record in reducing the impact of natural disasters is impressive, but the challenge is growing. The most serious threats are drought and flooding, which can kill…

El Nino threat will cloud ASEAN economic outlook

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ASEAN

Outlook for the impact of the El Nino weather phenomenon on South-east Asia.

Home brew could stabilise East African coffee and tea

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EAST AFRICA

Coffee and tea farmers across the region face challenges, with knock-on impacts for the wider economies. The national development plans of most East African governments emphasise…

Armyworm outbreak will become lasting African problem

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AFRICA

The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss the ongoing threat of fall armyworm (FAW) in Southern Africa. FAW wreaks havoc in the maize (corn)-growing countries of the…

Latin America cacao profits look set to disappoint

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LATIN AMERICA

Cacao production.

Growth of organic production faces key obstacles

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INT

The organic production system is based on a set of cultivation and production practices that prioritise sustainability throughout the supply chain while guaranteeing fair working…

Prospects for autonomous transport in 2017-22

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PROSPECTS 2017-22

Prospects for autonomous transport during 2017-22

Cocoa production will increase in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

Countries in Central America and the Andean region are looking to expand their production of high quality cacao and cocoa.

Central America’s coffee sector faces major challenges

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Coffee is an important cash crop for small farmers across the region, providing valuable income for millions of families. Coffee farms are economic engines in rural areas…