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Exports become priority task for Russian agriculture

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RUSSIA

After four years promoting food import substitution, Russia's government is looking to expand exports of foodstuffs including but not restricted to grain. State funding for the…

Russia sees 2023 wheat output lower on smaller area

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RUSSIA

Whether or not the record claims are accurate, Russian agriculture proved resilient last year despite higher fuel costs and sanctions-related obstacles to farm machinery…

Poland’s policy on farm protests may shift after polls

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POLAND

The latest protests coincide with the Donald Tusk government’s first 100 days and scrutiny of his performance as prime minister. Most polls indicate continuing support for the…

Drought and rain risks will persist for Russian farms

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RUSSIA

The 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…

Low Russian harvest prediction brings storage relief

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RUSSIA

Harvest forecast for Russia in 2018/19.

Cuban discontent will be muted despite economic woes

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CUBA

At the same time, private businesses have been allowed to import as never before. New privately owned shops caters to those with hard currency, but for most people the economic…

Eastern EU will push Brussels for more farm aid

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EASTERN EU

Farmers in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are demanding strong government support as they deal with droughts and the economic ripple effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine…

Illicit gun, drug and cigarette markets are thriving

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INTERNATIONAL

The outlook for illicit markets.

Russia’s grain future in doubt despite good harvest

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RUSSIA/UKRAINE

O'Brien, head of the department's sanctions office, said that despite Moscow's concerns, its food and fertiliser exports had not been observably disrupted. Russian grain output is…

Nicaragua-China FTA will benefit Managua

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NICARAGUA/CHINA

The FTA is the latest sign of a burgeoning relationship between the two nations since Nicaragua broke relations with Taiwan in favour of China in December 2021. An authoritarian…