Keira Wright

Bad weather and war are threatening to keep the world's wheat supplies under strain and reviving the specter of rising food costs.

Bad weather and war are threatening to keep the world’s wheat supplies under strain and reviving the specter of rising food costs.

(Bloomberg) -- Persistent dry weather in parts of Western Australia has raised concerns over the outlook for the upcoming season as crop planting continues, according to a monthly industry report.

Persistent dry weather in parts of Western Australia has raised concerns over the outlook for the upcoming season as crop planting continues, according to a monthly industry report.

The cotton industry is witnessing a fierce battle that pits Louis Dreyfus Co. against Singapore-based Olam Agri Holdings Ltd. in the pursuit of an Australian takeover. Global temperatures keep breaking records — causing wide-ranging impacts for agriculture and energy, and life itself. And palladium is losing its shine to platinum.

Two of the world's biggest crop traders are battling to acquire Australia's largest cotton processor, hoping to strengthen their sources of supply and presence close to major global buyers in Asia.

Two of the world’s biggest crop traders are battling to acquire Australia’s largest cotton processor, hoping to strengthen their sources of supply and presence close to major global buyers in Asia.

The cotton industry sees Louis Dreyfus Co. and Olam Agri Holdings in an Australian takeover duel. Rising global temperatures disrupt agriculture, energy, and life, while platinum gains over palladium.

(Bloomberg) -- Australia's regulator raised concerns that Louis Dreyfus Co.'s proposed takeover of Namoi Cotton Ltd. will likely reduce competition for processing services for some of the nation's growers.