Stocks dwindle to ‘unheard of’ levels in face of soaring temperatures and lack of rain
Smaller farms at risk as production costs of milk exceed the amount that most farmers are paid
Improved business methods expand horizons beyond subsistence level
Dominance by a handful of companies over the flows of grain and other commodities deserves much more scrutiny
Combined group to rival largest global grain and oilseed handlers
Ranching: not just gunfights and rodeos
Bloc’s new rules on products that come from land cleared of forests deemed ‘punitive and unfair’
An ambitious scheme aims to raise incomes and protect nature in a region blighted by violence
The stock could be a good hedge against trends intensifying food insecurity across world
The agreement first launched in July has brought 25mn tonnes of grains and cooking oil to global markets
Indonesia and Malaysia have a point in criticising tariffs that penalise sustainable producers
Tree tappers in the Midwest are having to adapt to an earlier and shorter season
Groundnut has become the country’s best-performing agricultural commodity as drought also hits production
MSPs seek pause in aquaculture growth over environmental and welfare concerns as mortality doubles
Indonesia and Malaysia lead criticism of legislation that bans imports of products linked to clearing of forests
Also in this newsletter: yet another election in seemingly ungovernable Bulgaria
Geopolitical uncertainty, volatile energy markets and climate change all pose a threat
Farmers have been unable to boost supply, leading to expectations that costs will remain above pre-pandemic levels
Farmers despair of dry conditions and lack of government support
Chief executive says investment comes despite ‘crazy’ post-Brexit red tape
Kyiv says agreement to be prolonged by 120 days despite Russian blockade
John Randal Tyson charged with public intoxication and trespassing after he was found asleep in woman’s bed
Technology makes farming in developed areas more sustainable but rainforest destruction has been soaring
Energy group’s Brazilian joint venture Raízen to invest $1.5bn in five new plants
Turkey confirms resumption of pact that Putin says will focus on ensuring shipments to poorer countries
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