News stories by Jorgelina Hiba

  1. Heatwave and Drought Hit South America's Crops and Economy

    - Inter Press Service

    BUENOS AIRES, Jan 26 (IPS) - Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, the three major agricultural producers in South America, are currently experiencing a prolonged period of drought and low water levels in their main rivers. This is severely impacting harvests, as well as river transport of important summer crops, with maize and soybeans the main casualties. 

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