BRICS and the New Geography of Agri-Trade
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Dr ML Jat, Dr Smita Sirohi
Contd from previous issue
India has strengths in rice, marine products, spices, buffalo meat and a wide range of smallholder-based commodities. China is a large food importer and processor. South Africa connects the grouping to important African agri-food markets.
The newer members add further dimensions: the UAE and Saudi Arabia bring logistics, finance and food-security investment interests; Egypt and Ethiopia represent major food-system concerns in Africa; and Indonesia adds palm oil, fisheries and tropical agriculture.
(To be contd)
Contd from previous issue
India has strengths in rice, marine products, spices, buffalo meat and a wide range of smallholder-based commodities. China is a large food importer and processor. South Africa connects the grouping to important African agri-food markets.
The newer members add further dimensions: the UAE and Saudi Arabia bring logistics, finance and food-security investment interests; Egypt and Ethiopia represent major food-system concerns in Africa; and Indonesia adds palm oil, fisheries and tropical agriculture.
(To be contd)