Says increases in wheat, barley production to compensate for smaller 2022-23 corn crop.

Supply chain disruptions, rising energy costs, inflation dampen demand for products, services.

Investment will be spread out over 70 projects.

August Food Price Index falls for fifth straight month, though still higher than 2021.

Bumper crop expected due to abundant rainfall.

Conab sees increase in corn, soybean and rice production.

Work underway on 40 hectares targeting provinces at risk of malnutrition.

USDA forecasts 130.5 million tonnes of production on 47 million hectares.