Venture capital funding has dried up in China, prompting a sharp fall in start-up formation
Poor harvests are pushing up costs up for a nation that consumes 6bn shots a year in bars and cafés
Call from Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala adds to pressure from exporters including Brazil to ‘reassess’ rules
Pressure builds on Brussels to delay implementation of new rules that industry says will impose administrative burden
Futures prices are almost three times above those of two years ago as crop disease hits yields
Farmers fear for livelihoods as government struggles to stem worst outbreak of virus in decades
Fears of an international hunger emergency after the Ukraine invasion proved unfounded
High-quality arabica and cheaper robusta beans have both surged in recent months
Behind the public image of farming lies a vast industry adept at securing subsidies and exemptions from environmental measures
An intensification of the trade war with China would come on top of price pressures and high interest rates
Pond prices move inversely to yields
Revenue decline comes as agricultural trader restructures organisation amid profit pressure
World’s big sweet and candy makers pass on soaring cost of cocoa to consumers
Lacklustre Chinese demand helps push copper down around 20% from record high, while other base metals and corn also fall
Increased supply and lower demand hits producers as consumers choose cheaper alternatives
Roasters’ profit margins squeezed as robusta futures soar 70% over past year
Poor harvests hitting production have forced up the cost of key ingredient
Hedge funds cut bullish bets as seasonal rains improve production outlook in Ghana
Protectionist policies are exacerbating inflation, says Olam Agri
Heavy downpours since last autumn curb planting and push milling-wheat futures to year-high on Euronext
Consumer demand for more expensive milk returns as cost of living pressures ease
UN agency says aquaculture boom will boost food security but critics say it harms fragile marine ecosystems
Bad weather and disease in Brazil have pushed futures prices to a record high
Commodities house urges Mozambique to resolve commercial fight after rival seizes food export
Bananas, coffee and cocoa could be collectively bought after competition watchdog indicated it would not challenge the scheme
