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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.

El Nino spells multiple humanitarian crises for Africa

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AFRICA

Outlook for El Nino in sub-Saharan Africa.

China swine fever epidemic will have global impact

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CHINA

A swine fever epidemic in China.

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…

Diet-related health risks are set to rise globally

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INTERNATIONAL

One contributory factor to rising obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, has been the rising cost of a healthy diet. Over the past 20 years, the average…

Fungus raises fears for Latin American banana crop

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LATIN AMERICA

Banana fungus.

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.

China's changing diets will favour vegetable farming

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CHINA

Vegetarianism has surged among affluent young urban residents in recent years, primarily due to greater health consciousness and concerns about food safety. The government is…

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.

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…