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1 – 8 of 8The impact of excess rain in some farming regions and drought in others has been compounded by grain export tariffs introduced to control domestic food prices. That, and lack of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264616
ISSN: 2633-304X
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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273555
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Prospects for agriculture in 2017.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216074
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Such impacts look set to worsen, affecting biodiversity and human society alike. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Atlas suggests, in its worst-case scenario…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273461
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The region is particularly vulnerable to climate change in terms of rising sea levels, water and food security, desertification, extreme weather events and socio-economic impacts…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281055
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Drought in Central America.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB227592
ISSN: 2633-304X
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This irregular weather phenomenon appears ahead of the southern hemisphere spring growing season, disrupting harvests by creating untypically severe aridity or wetness. No two El…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281960
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Harvest performance so far supports optimistic predictions that it can repeat the record harvest and export volumes achieved last year. Grain crops account for about 40% of…