... past two years has been regained despite weather that was unfavourable attimes. The two main cash crops, coffee and cocoa, also are likely to see modest increases in production.That said, in the case of cocoa, ...  |  more...

... disease and mould that damaged the previous year’s harvest. Nevertheless, we still expect aslight increase in output for the 2012/13 season. Heavy autumn rainfall in October led to serious floodingin parts of the country, although ...  |  more...

... weather. Although imports are likely to mainly come from traditionalsuppliers such as European countries this season, Algeria is increasingly expanding trading links withcountries such as Brazil and India, especially for dairy and beef products. Although ...  |  more...

... the basis of better weather conditions. Elsewhere, we seethe country’s overall food security remaining fairly stable despite recent increases in global prices and,to some extent, local prices. The 2012/13 corn harvest is under way, and ...  |  more...

... food security back in the spotlight, we see potential for production improvements in2012/13. This, combined with our view for grain prices to moderate in the coming months, leads us toexpect food security concerns to soften ...  |  more...

... smoking in public places, establishing a minimum legal smoking age and restricting advertising, as well as more significantly banning the sale of single cigarette sticks. The fact that it took two years for the Senate ...  |  more...

... irrigation, and introducing technology to small-scalefarmers. The government has also highlighted the need to improve food and nutritional safety andfacilitating more agricultural reform. Our optimism about Mozambique's agriculture industry largelyhinges on the government's continued support ...  |  more...

... short term. This will very likely keep food price inflation high andGDP growth lower. The dairy sector is benefiting from growing interest from international dairycompanies and is likely to enjoy strong growth in the coming ...  |  more...

... for these countries, as the key importers and exporters willremain that way over the coming seasons. Food security in the region is and should remain largely stablein H212, aside from pockets of poor or rural ...  |  more...

... weakening fiscal position, coupled with confusedpolicymaking – often criticised for being at odds with the needs of the economically importantagricultural sector – is likely to restrict the effectiveness of government support over the short term. ...  |  more...

... While these factors will also have an effect on production and consumption growth in the livestock and grains segments, we highlight that growth in these sectors remains highly vulnerable to external factors. Weather-related hazards such ...  |  more...

... having been hit by pests and inclement weather, and corn, which is still recovering from a collapse in production in 2011. All commodities are expected to grow through to 2016, with coffee the standout performer. ...  |  more...