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12 August 2026

Decades of farm gains, inventories strengthen food system against 'super' El Nino

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Decades of farm gains, inventories strengthen food system against 'super' El Nino

Higher-yielding crops, better irrigation, and improved fertilisers boost global yields for key staples such as rice and wheat ...

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