Dry conditions in Brazil’s Northern Amazon region could shake the national economy and risk higher inflation. El Niño, a climate phenomenon, might worsen agriculture and livestock by late 2023 and 2024. Farmers are worried about the 2024 harvest. Augusto Rocha from CIEAM warns of increased crop failures, especially in seasonal crops like corn and rice. […]
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