by Travis Martin | Apr 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
China’s zero-COVID policy means zero corn for some farmers who have found themselves locked in and kept out of fields that need to be planted. It shucks: Smallholder farmers often take winter jobs in cities, and many still remain stranded in those cities. Farmers in...
by Travis Martin | Mar 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its fourth week, the humanitarian crises are mounting. And as the world watches, the state of agriculture remains a grave concern upon the steppe. Planting prognosis: On Tuesday, agriculture analysts at APK-Inform noted that,...
by Travis Martin | Sep 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Extreme weather conditions have prompted a much-needed insurance revamp for French farmers. The situation: French President Emmanuel Macron said the nation will set aside 600M euros ($709M USD) a year to finance the new system. Why now? An agricultural disaster has...
by Travis Martin | Sep 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
The U.S. is out, and the Taliban is in (again). Amid the humanitarian crises witnessed over the past several weeks, the Afghan people are now facing another looming problem: agricultural instability and food insecurity. In a country where 70% of people live in rural...
by Travis Martin | Sep 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Mad cow disease has spontaneously popped up in two separate locations in Brazil and the “atypical” cases have halted Brazilian beef exports to China. China and Brazil have an animal health pact that allows Beijing to evaluate the problem, halt imports, and decide when...
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