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New Age published an article on how there is really no true solution to the problem of global food security without bringing back the agriculture production of Ukraine and the food and fertilizer production of Russia and Belarus into world markets despite the war. Fertilizer prices were already rising, but the war has made it […]

Pakistan Observer published an article stating that India needs to tackle the risk factors for food insecurity to meet its targets to eradicate hunger, according to food experts and activists. Senior research fellow Purnima Menon said that while the target of zero hunger for India is “challenging,” it is hard to predict whether the country […]

CTEE (Central News Agency, China) published an article stating that since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many countries imposed export bans, exacerbating global food security problems. According to the latest data from IFPRI, more than 20 countries are restricting the export of food or fertilizer as of today. IFPRI pointed out that in the past, countries […]

Eastern Mirror Nagaland published an article showing the findings from IFPRI’s 2022 Global Food Policy Report. India may face a severe food crisis by 2030 as a result of climate change. The Report has predicted that food production in India may drastically come down and the threat of starvation will increase if appropriate steps are […]

Free Press Journal published an article stating that the world seems to be plunging into another war. A much older and pervasive war. The war against hunger. The focus needs to be on minimizing the impact on the poorest. Not just to ensure that western populations do not face discomfort. And to do that the […]

Panorama Network posted an article on how the global food crisis is affecting countries that are, in response, making policies to restrict exports. Under the complicated international situation, many countries have launched a food defense war. According to data released by IFPRI (Food & Fertilizer Export Restrictions Tracker), as of May 28, more than 20 […]

Itn (China) published an article stating that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has plunged the global food crisis into the abyss, and countries have launched a food defense war. According to the latest data from IFPRI, as of May 28, more than 20 countries around the world have implemented food export restrictions, including Egypt, Argentina, India, […]

Maekyung.com (Korea) published an article that said according to IFPRI, the global food market situation is in a word [ohrase], the spread of ‘food protectionism.’ As international grain prices soared in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and food insecurity has increased, several countries have restricted the export of food products such as agricultural […]

Portuguese.cri.cn (Portugal) published an article stating that international organizations and governments are meeting to deal with the food crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Experts and decisionmakers are in search of solutions to the issue of food security. At the same time, with the concern of food shortages, several countries began to restrict […]

Reason published an article on how lockdowns, trade disputes, and warfare make the next meal once again a matter of concern. Governments can’t be blamed for all of the world’s ills, but they have a remarkable ability to create trouble where there was none before and to exacerbate preexisting problems. Food prices around the world […]

Vox published an article on how trade is vital to mitigating the global food crisis, however, many countries are employing export restrictions. Senior research fellow David Laborde says export restrictions are easy to implement because they don’t cost money, and it “sends a strong policy message of, ‘we protect you and keep the food at […]

Down to Earth published an article stating that in terms of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the world seems united as a victim — the globalized agriculture system, which has been severely hit. The food market is intricately interconnected. “One of every five calories that people eat has crossed at least one international border. Some […]

The Baltic Times published an article describing the first rail delivery of grain from Ukraine arriving in Lithuania. The shipment moves onward as Europe searches for ways to unlock the 20 million tonnes of wheat exports trapped by Russia’s blockade of the Black Sea. This route is not without its drawbacks, but was the best […]

China Macro Economy published an article stating that anxiety about a looming global food crisis has ratcheted up a notch as spillovers from the Ukraine war spread from grain to sugar, while export restrictions imposed by many countries are expected to keep driving up prices. 

Foreign Policy published an article stating that as Russia’s ground war in Ukraine falters, its naval vessels have made strides in the Black Sea, seizing control of Ukraine’s coastline in a way that allows them to launch strikes at targets inland and tighten a blockade on Ukraine’s exports. Now, Western governments are scrambling to find […]

Federal Reserve Bank of New York published information about a May 25 event. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host a virtual event on domestic and international efforts to improve food security. Speakers will discuss Economist Impact’s Global Food Security Index, food and inequality in the U.S., and market opportunities in the field.  […]

Iowa Agribusiness Network published an article explaining concerns over current stock numbers. It feels like we have the words “tight stocks” on a recorded loop every week when we talk to analysts. The truth of the matter is there are concerns about having enough supply to feed the world. These concerns are being fueled by […]

Titulares (Argentina) published an article stating that the latest saga in the Russian invasion of Ukraine is export restrictions. According to IFPRI, in the past six weeks, 20 governments have already applied some type of protectionist measure to the food trade. Most of these countries are important producers and exporters of food on a global […]

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ABP Asmita – ABP News (India) published an article with findings from the 2022 Global Food Policy Report. The Report shows India’s food production could fall by 16 percent by 2030 In addition, the number of people suffering from hunger may increase by 23 percent. Global food production will increase by about 60 percent by […]