COVID-19
Agronometrics in Charts: Using data to predict Covid-19's potential impacts on the produce industry
Data from the 2008 financial crash speaks to the produce industry's resilience and ability to weather massive economic shocks that will send many other sectors under.
March 24 , 2020
Food inflation concerns over panic buying, lockdowns says FAO
UN analysts say that panic buying and border lockdowns will have serious implications for food inflation and insecurity even as supplies are strong.
March 24 , 2020
"Looming food crisis" unless global supply chain takes action, FAO reports
A recent FAO report details how "both lives and livelihoods" are at particular risk in the global agricultural industry and how supply chains must act fast.
March 24 , 2020
Walmart latest in retail industry's wave of hirings amid Covid-19 in U.S.
Annoucing that it will hire 150,000 more associates plus a bonus payout, Walmart is the latest retailer taking steps to lessen economic impact of Covid-19.
March 23 , 2020
India's top grape producing region faces Covid-19 export challenges
In India, grape producers in Maharashtra say containers are blocked from Covid-19 measures, this comes amid an already difficult harvest and low volumes.
March 23 , 2020
Australia: Queensland tells foreign trading ships to self-quarantine for 14 days
Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) slammed the decision, saying it may hinder Australian consumers' ability to buy goods amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
March 20 , 2020
