Near-record food inventories, improved farming technology and stronger exporters such as Brazil and Russia are expected to cushion the global food system from the impact of a powerful El Nino. Despite drought risks across Asia and Australia, better seeds, irrigation, forecasting and agricultural tools could limit shortages and price spikes.

By Naveen Thukral and Mayank BhardwajSINGAPORE/NEW DELHI, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Near-record inventories, technological advances and the rise of key exporters such as Brazil and…

Near-record food inventories, improved farming technology and stronger exporters such as Brazil and Russia are expected to cushion the global food system from the impact of a…