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1 – 10 of 29Of those, 8.7 million, or 4% of the population, went hungry. This represents a substantial drop from recent years, thanks to a mix of policy action and positive economic…
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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284757
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The following week, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved imports of Paraguayan beef for the first time in 26 years. These positive developments come at a time of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283456
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The trade surplus surpassed USD61bn, and another new record high is expected this year. However, results have been mainly boosted by sharp increases in commodity prices, the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272938
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Agribusiness’s strong support for President Jair Bolsonaro in the recent presidential election raises concerns about how President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will negotiate…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274769
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Latin America's most serious health challenge -- obesity.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB209576
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During last month’s virtual climate summit, President Jair Bolsonaro promised ambitious environmental targets, including eliminating illegal deforestation by 2030. However, one…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261308
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The GCC imports around 85% of the food its member countries consume domestically, and the share of Latin American products as a proportion of the GCC’s total food imports has…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258733
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Outlook for Brazilian agriculture.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB219954
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During last month’s UN General Assembly, President Jair Bolsonaro unsuccessfully argued that his government was controlling deforestation in the Amazon region. Reports indicate…