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ASEAN Post published an article for many Singaporeans, a plate of poached or roasted chicken on a bed of fragrant rice is a favorite meal. It’s often referred to as the country’s national dish. As one stallholder said: “I don’t think Singapore cannot have chicken rice. It’s like not having pizza in New York.”  But […]

France 24 English published a video segment on statements made by the President of Senegal.  President Macky Sall has appealed to the West to ease sanctions on Russia to facilitate the export of grain to Africa. Millions on the continent face hunger amid a global food crisis sparked by the Ukraine war. Russia is the […]

Nongmin published an article that stated amid the rapidly changing international situation, countries around the world are locking up food warehouses. According to IFPRI, 20 countries around the world have partially banned the export of agricultural and livestock products as of the 1st ((See tool, Food & Fertilizer Export Restrictions Tracker). In crisis situations such […]

Fox Wilmington published an article stating that the war in Ukraine is fueling the food shortage, but supply chain complications stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, rising costs, and climate issues, has compounded the crisis. According to IFPRI, Russia and Ukraine, together, considered the breadbasket of the world, accounted for nearly 30 percent of global wheat […]

YLE (Finland) published an article writing that when one country bans the export of food products, the others typically follow suit. This will create a panic-like atmosphere in which prices will only rise higher. As the crisis approaches, hoarding begins. How to prevent the uncontrolled rise in food prices and ensure that food is available […]

East Asia Forum published an article stating that in just over two months, the world food situation has gone from bad to worse. Calls to not panic fell on deaf ears, even as the Ukrainian military put up stiff opposition to the Russian onslaught. If Ukraine somehow wins the war, it will be decades before […]

AgWeb published an article that the cost of cooking is increasing because much of the world is on the brink of a shortage of edible cooking oil. Suddenly, we have less than we need—and most of this growing problem is man-made. The immediate cause of our cooking-oil crisis is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which exports […]

Times of India published an article stating that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February has dramatically worsened the outlook for already inflated global food prices, especially affecting Africa and developing countries like India. According to IFPRI, restrictions on food and food-related commodities in 2022 could impact as much as 17 percent of globally traded […]

Tasting Table published an article stating that according to IFPRI, supplies of sunflower oil which makes up 13 percent of the edible oils used in kitchens around the world today, continue to be squeezed thanks to the ongoing war in Ukraine.  IFPRI stated that there are no quick fixes for the global sunflower oil shortage, […]

Suna (Sudan) published an article about the 2022 Global Food Policy Report’s launch in Sudan. The launch on climate change and its impact on food systems recommended investing in scientific research and using technology in agriculture to produce food for groups suffering from hunger and poverty in the Middle East and North Africa. In the […]

The Hundred published a Q&A with senior research fellow Joseph Glauber. Glauber discussed the current food crisis. He said, “Prices for many agricultural commodities are at (nominal) record levels, in part due to the war in Ukraine and in part due to many factors that pre-dated the war. Food supplies are adequate to meet needs […]

Taxpayer’s for Commonsense produced a podcast with senior research fellow Joseph Glauber. Glauber talked about various parts of the Farm Bill, social protection, and crop insurance. Some of his comments included, “The farm bills have been around for a long, long time. We go back to the early 1930s with all the New Deal legislation […]

Suna produced a video where it interviewed a number of experts on global food systems and climate change. The experts attended the Sudan launch of the 2022 Global Food Policy Report. The Report discusses climate change and Sudan. There were many challenges and opportunities to spur innovation. Experts believe that innovative practices can harness technology, […]

Tasting Table published an article about how current food inflation is causing a sharp increase in global prices as factors ranging from the war in Ukraine to devastating droughts have led to production and supply chain disruptions.  This crisis is impacting nations in various ways. NPR notes that in Africa, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya have […]

This Day Live (Nigeria) published an article explaining findings from the 2022 Global Food Policy Report. The Report warns that climate change is a growing threat to the world’s food systems, with grim implications for food and nutrition security, livelihoods, and overall well-being, especially for poor and vulnerable people around the world. IFPRI stressed the need […]

Vietnam Plus published an article about the collaborative forum held to discuss food systems. IFPRI and SEARCA sponsored the event. One discussion was about how with rapid development and transformation of food systems, ASEAN countries have made significant progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on ending hunger and food insecurity, and malnutrition.  However, […]

Eco-Finance Agency published an article that African countries are heavily dependent on food products exported from Russia and Ukraine, although in various proportions. If the ongoing conflict lingers, several countries on the continent may be affected by hunger. Food and fertilizers are powerful weapons if used as such by Russia. Rising protectionism might comfort some. […]

Sohu published an article where it said that the UN is warning that mankind may face the biggest food crisis after World War II! According to IFPRI, under the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, the new crown pneumonia epidemic, and extreme heat, more than 20 countries around the world have implemented a “ban” on food […]

eNorth (China) published an article stating that IFPRI has released the latest data based on the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and how it is affecting countries worldwide. Under the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the new crown pneumonia epidemic, more than 20 countries around the world have implemented a “ban” on food exports. […]

India Today published an article that said that the food crisis will worsen by the day and costlier fertilizers will fuel it. According to IFPRI, prices for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) were up 125 percent in January from the year before. They rose another 17 percent from the beginning of the year to March. Urea prices […]