Wheat.

Food prices

Freer trade would reduce food prices

The current price spike in food grains is a temporary phenomenon, although the long-term trend is upward. [Full Article]

Russia

Global grain safe from drought

The Russian export ban will not result in insufficient grain supply in the rest of the world. [Full Article]

Qatar

Outsourcing for survival

Cash-rich but food-deficient Qatar has been trying to acquire foreign farmland. [Full Article]

US/China

Export surge may face resistance

US agricultural exports to China are surging, yet could face headwinds. [Full Article]

Pacific Islands

Winds of change for foreign fleets?

Improving returns on fish exports is the main prospect for sustainable development in the Pacific. [Full Article]

India

Farming bill may reinforce failure

A draft Food Security Bill would make access to food a 'citizen's right', but it may do more harm than good. [Full Article]

The month ahead

Moldova's presidential upheaval

A referendum to introduce direct presidential elections will be held on September 5. [Full Article]

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