Costa Rica: Exports Grind Amid Demand Fluctuations, But Long-Term Fundamentals Remain Strong

The chain reaction caused by the pandemic is so profound that it has permeated every facet of business operations.

Governments, in cooperation with the fertilizer value chain, need to ensure that the current health crisis does not lead to a food crisis.

Reverse migration due to COVID-19 provides an opportunity for hinterland administration to engage the returned laborers in gainful employment.

Global supply chains have seen significant disruption from the spread of COVID-19, but already there are signs of a turnaround.

“Our absolute priority is to prevent a breakdown in pesticide stocks in each country.” – Cyril Ferrand, FAO

Production at the Indian agrochemical maker has been disrupted as raw material supplies from China have stopped due to the coronavirus situation in that country.

While progress was being made on the U.S.-China Phase One agricultural deal, COVID-19 has raised questions about diversifying suppliers for worldwide trade.

The lockdown has severely disrupted India’s agricultural sector, starving it of buyers and migrant laborers as the restrictions halt people’s movements.

Agriculture businesses around the world designated critical infrastructure to allow crop inputs, workers, and produce to move freely for food security.