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The world needs more food - and Latin America is the place to invest
Features As the growing global population drives food prices ever higher, money is pouring in to boost farm productivity. One area in particular is set to profit – Latin America. James McKeigue explains why.
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How to profit from 'smart farming'
Features The global food supply is under pressure from the growing world population. That's creating some interesting developments in farming, says Merryn Somerset Webb - and opportunities for investors.
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Two ways to play the Latin building boom
Features While Britain wallows in debt, Latin America is forging ahead with massive infrastructure projects, says James McKeigue. Here, he reveals a great story that most investors are missing out on.
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Gamble of the week: A Ukrainian iron-ore producer
Tips A rising iron ore price is good news for this London-listed Ukrainian miner, says Paul Hill. A buy for the adventurous investor.
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Share tips: Eking out profits from North Sea oil
Features The high price of crude, and its expertise at getting the last drops out of older fields in the North Sea spell profits for this British oil company, says Paul Hill.
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Share tips: Pick up this unfairly battered steel-mill supplier
Features Slackening global demand for steel has taken its toll on the shares of this parts maker to the steel industry. But the firm still has plenty going for it, says Paul Hill - so buy now.
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AG Barr - made in Scotland from girders
Features The Irn-Bru maker’s shares will get further support from a lucrative merger. But are they cheap enough, and should you buy in? Phil Oakley investigates.
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The cream of British biotech
Features Ageing populations and burgeoning middle classes spell long-term growth for the biotech industry, says professional stock picker David Pinniger. Here, he tips three British pharmas to buy now.
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Africa's 'lion economies' wake from their slumber
Features Forget Asia. Population growth, improving governance and the rise of a middle class mean Africa is now the continent to watch, says Matthew Partridge. Here, he tips the best stocks to profit.
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