Farm exports in Jordan showed substantial growth in 2014, aided by foreign sales of vegetables, while deals with new markets and key investments in water irrigation are strengthening growth potential for future years.
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Articles & Analysis | Despite slower growth, the sector outlook remains stable from The Report: Peru 2015
Agriculture in Peru is a story of contrasts. The development of industrial and export-oriented agriculture, concentrated on the Peruvian coast, is leading sector growth and diversification efforts. Since 2000, industrial agriculture has grown at an annual average rate of 6.7% while non-traditional agro-exports have increased at an annual average rate of 19%, driven...
Interviews & Viewpoints | José Chlimper, CEO, Agrokasa: Interview from The Report: Peru 2015
To what extent are government interventions effective at boosting productivity and competitiveness?
Articles & Analysis | Diversification efforts are up as instability over anchovy supply continues from The Report: Peru 2015
Fishermen in Peru are facing a second consecutive year of losses as the supply of anchovy, the sector’s prime catch, has dropped to a record low. In a climate of instability, the sector is increasing diversification efforts to reduce dependence on the delicate resource.
Chapter | Agriculture & Fisheries from The Report: Peru 2015
Increased domestic consumption, exports and investment have led to consistent growth in the agriculture sector for more than a decade. From 2003-12 growth averaged 4.14%, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. However, a decline in production volumes of key crops, in particular coffee, saw growth slow to 2.2% in 2013. The development of industrial and export-oriented...
Though Peru’s economic growth registered a slowdown in 2014 - to an estimated 3.1% according to the central bank compared to rates of between 5% and 9% for much of the past decade - the mining-led economy is expected to regain momentum in 2015 as diversification efforts continue and government measures to stimulate investment take effect.