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Bunge warns on ‘challenging’ 2012

A farmer runs his combine through corn fields in Delaware.

Competition from Asia ramps up

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From WORLD Feb 8, 2012

Iranians fail to pay Indian rice exporters

Advice not to extend credit comes after default

7:47pm

European cold snap fuels Brent highs

Worries about Iran supply help push crude to six-month highs

From COMPANIES Feb 8, 2012

BHP strategy to remain unchanged

Mining group unfazed by Glencore-Xstrata tie-up

From COMPANIES Feb 8, 2012

Statoil to switch focus to ‘liquid-rich shales’

Shift part of wider industry trend

From WORLD 8:44pm

Merkel strikes Kazakh rare earth accord

German chancellor faces down human rights criticism

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