Entries from Chemicals & The Economy tagged with 'monsoon'

Asian irrigation upgrade a $bn opportunity

Some 20 years ago, the blog launched ICI Watercare - which became the largest water treatment business in the chemical industry. So it has kept a close eye on opportunities in the water industry ever since. The weak monsoon season...

Weak monsoon hits India's economic recovery

Monsoon rainfall accounts for 60% of farm irrigation in India, Asia's 3rd largest economy. This monsoon season, it has so far been about 2/3rds of the 10 year average. Last week it was 56% below normal. Although agriculture accounts for...