Agriculture is problematic in the long run

The coronavirus pandemic is relegating the economy to an unprecedented level 100 years ago, bringing corporate bankruptcies, unemployment is skyrocketing, and it is possible that living standards will only reach the level of early March in 1-2 years. However, one thing does not change in a crisis: one must eat. This simple idea provides the basis for why agriculture cannot be classified as one of the most vulnerable sectors. Compared to other industry speakers in the Portfolio’s sectoral overview, farmers are optimistic, but we draw attention to some of the dangerous factors that could cause the epidemic in the sector in the long run. Some reduction in emissions, although not as large as in many other sectors, is a likely scenario.

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