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The country’s ban on chemical fertilisers backfired, but still sharpened interest in greener alternatives
Lavrov says restrictions on Russia’s own agricultural exports must ease for pact to be renewed
Volumes expected to grow at just 1.7% as director-general warns food insecurity remains a threat
Giorgia Meloni’s ban looks like an exercise in brand protection
Rise in demand for storage comes as food manufacturers attempt to prevent shortages
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
As supermarkets ration salad, agriculture needs help from a government that cares
Malign intent, human error and the evolution of viruses present us with heightened risks
Also in this newsletter: yet another election in seemingly ungovernable Bulgaria
Geopolitical uncertainty, volatile energy markets and climate change all pose a threat
Dual initial public offering expected to raise as much as $1bn as interest grows in food security investment
Venture capital investments in the segments plunge 44% in 2022 as rising costs and interest rates bite
Inflation, extreme weather and the war in Ukraine have driven up the price of festive staples
Both cannabis and cereal wheat have been refined over time, teaching us important lessons about resilience
Call follows criticism from African nations that lack of clarity in rules is leaving vital supplies stuck at EU ports
NFU head says ministers have been slow in responding to her concerns
High production costs together with increasingly vegetarian appetites may prevent this industry taking off
Farmers have been unable to boost supply, leading to expectations that costs will remain above pre-pandemic levels
Trade group chief notes ‘worst bird flu outbreak that we’ve seen’
UK should be more self-sufficient and increase seasonal worker visas, Eliza Manningham-Buller tells NFU
Negotiators are confident agreement will be reached before programme expires on Saturday
We are on the verge of a humanitarian crisis in the region — local innovation is key to solving it
Food insecurity is likely to worsen in 19 ‘hunger hotspots’, UN food agencies forecast
Turkey confirms resumption of pact that Putin says will focus on ensuring shipments to poorer countries
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