Lack of rain in Ivory Coast threatens cocoa crop
Farmers in Ivory Coast’s main cocoa-producing regions are worried about the lack of rain, which is putting the development of the mid-season crop, scheduled for April to September, at risk. According to sources who spoke to Reuters, the situation could compromise both productivity and the quality of the beans.
China sets record for soybean imports in 2024
China, the world’s largest buyer of oilseeds, has reached a record volume of soybean imports in 2024, amid rising trade tensions between the US and China. According to customs data released on Monday, the country imported 105.03 million tonnes of the grain, an increase of 6.5% compared to the previous year. This historic milestone […]
