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The Algeria Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) chart by region shows that the vegetation index looks normal on the Mediterranean coast and below normal in the high lands but remains within Min/Max level. Traders indicate that the Algerian...

The food service sector has been growing rapidly in Nigeria despite overwhelming challenges - including the COVID-19 pandemic. Local and international franchises operate in major cities across the country. The country’s huge consumer base with a growing youthful and urban population represents unrivalled optimism and business opportunity.

Climate change is an increasing challenge for Austrian agriculture and Austrian agricultural policy. The Austrian government tries to counteract the adverse effects of the climate change through specific climate protection programs and measures.

On January 24, 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) issued Guidelines for Safety Evaluation of Gene-Edited Plants for Agricultural Use (Trial), which for the first time establish application procedures and requirements for gene-edited plants.

The Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) Mexico City commissioned a consumer survey to assess Mexican’s purchasing habits following the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey focused on changing consumer habits in the wake of COVID-19, consumer perceptions about imported products, and the effect of the new Front of Pack Labeling Law (NOM051) has in consumer purchasing decisions.

Harvest is underway for spring/summer crops. The 2017/18 corn production forecast is raised on better yield, improved seed quality and favorable weather during the growing season.

Expansion and diversification of large-scale retail businesses coupled with the introduction of information technologies has led to a rapid evolvement of the retail food sector in South Korea....

MY 2016/17 (December/November) total raw sugar production was revised upwards from 2.25 MMT to 2.50 MMT on better-than-expected cane yields resulting from favorable weather conditions....

Export prices declined 1 to 3 percent due to a lack of new inquiries.

MY2017/18 sugar production will likely increase to 11.2 million metric tons, up 12 percent from MY2016/17 due to favorable weather conditions.

Post forecasts marketing year (MY) 2017/18 total cotton production for Mexico up to 1.12 million bales, due to increased planting areas.

Despite some flooding, the forecast for MY2017/18 rice production is unchanged at 20.4 million metric tons.