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Mexico agricultural plans may hinder productivity

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MEXICO

The blockade follows protests last month over a proposed 31.8% reduction in resources for the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER). In July and August, more than…

Russian farms perform well but face challenges

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RUSSIA

State-supported substitution of banned Western foodstuffs has boosted agriculture, which in 2016 enjoyed its most successful year in the post-Soviet period. Both the wheat harvest…

Prospects for agriculture in 2017

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PROSPECTS 2017

Prospects for agriculture in 2017.

EU drought response may focus on short-term fixes

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EU

The resulting drought in many parts of the continent and its impact on agriculture have highlighted the threat posed by climate change to future food production. It has also…

Global food supply chain sustainability gaps are vast

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INT

This concern appears to be holding up despite the economic and other disruptions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Agricultural plans will generate rifts in Bolivia

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BOLIVIA

Controversial plans to increase agricultural output.

Brazil agribusiness and government policies may clash

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BRAZIL

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…

Place-based economic policies see political resistance

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INTERNATIONAL

Place-based policies.

Food insecurity risks unrest across North Africa

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NORTH AFRICA

Food insecurity in North Africa.

EU farmers are facing increasing challenges

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EU

The significant emphasis on climate change in government and EU policy is forcing farmers to invest in new technologies in order to reduce emissions. Agricultural acreages have…