Content related to the sectors: cereals-oilseeds

23 October 2025

Sub-Saharan Africa: How much do they consume?

Meat consumption per capita in sub-Saharan Africa is around three times lower than the global average. However, this varies by country: some have higher than average consumption of meat, such as South Africa, Gabon and Chad, while some, such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Ethiopia, have much lower consumption than the global average.

27 July 2023

Sub-Saharan Africa: Market access and barriers to trade

For one country to export animal products to another, an export health certificate (EHC) must be in place.

23 October 2025

Prospects for UK agri-food exports: Sub-Saharan Africa

There’s room to expand on the amount of commodity-level red meat the UK currently exports to Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and South Africa, and to increase exports of premium cuts into South Africa.

20 August 2026

Sustainable Farming Incentive

The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, launched in summer 2022, rewards farmers for carrying out actions that benefit the environment.

2 December 2024

Carbon sequestration: agriculture

As custodians of the land, farmers have the potential to store carbon in their vegetation and soils.

12 October 2026

South America, Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic: Economic overview

The economies of Central and South America, and the Caribbean have faced numerous economic challenges over the last few years. These include the impact of COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine war and the burgeoning pressures from increasing inflation.

23 October 2025

South America, Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic: How much do they consume?

Meat consumption has been increasing among the middle classes in the region (the OECD includes Mexico as part of Latin America). Between 2019 and 2021 the average consumption was 61 kg per person per year, compared with the global average of 34 kg per person per year (Source: OECD).

23 October 2025

Prospects for UK agri-food exports: South America, Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic

Currently, the UK has export health certificates to export red meat to only two countries in South America, Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic (CAPDR). Strong competition from the USA, Brazil and Argentina adds to the challenges the UK faces in this market, but there is potential ahead, particularly for offal.

10 December 2024

South America, Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic: Market access and barriers to trade

To export meat and dairy products to other countries, the UK requires the relevant export health certificate (EHC). Even if this documentation is in place, tariff rates or other factors may create obstacles.

10 July 2023

South America, Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic: Consumer insight

This insight is primarily based on consumers in Argentina, Brazil and Chile. South American consumers prefer to cook or bake at home, with consumers from Argentina, Brazil and Chile scoring above the global average.

23 March 2026

Soil pH and liming recommendations for arable and grass systems

Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) guidance on the management of soil acidity and alkalinity.

23 October 2023

SFI soils payments given a boost for 2023

We analyse the advantages of SFI 2023.