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NPR published an article and an audio interview stating that as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, hunger is beginning to affect more of the world. You see, Ukraine was dubbed the breadbasket for Eastern Europe during Soviet times. And then when the Berlin Wall fell at the end of the 1980s, Ukraine took […]

Hortidaily published an article stating that as wheat prices surge amid a deepening conflict in Ukraine, lasting damage threatens an already weakened global food system. Governments must urgently prioritize food security through championing indoor vertical farming as a sustainable, long-term solution. IFPRI estimates that combined, Russia and Ukraine’s exports represent 12 percent of all the […]

GZero published an article stating that Russians are facing shortages of everything from smartphones and cars to paper. Still, experts say there’s one area where the country might be able to largely insulate itself from the sanctions that have otherwise ravaged the economy: food security. The Kremlin has been preparing for the possibility of more […]

Politifact published an article stating that as tough as inflation is on families, there is a difference between rising prices and goods being truly unavailable. Americans are likely to experience some problems tied to the war, poorer nations will bear the brunt of the impact. Senior research fellow Joseph Glauber emphasized that what you pay […]

Outlook (India) published an article stating that wheat prices have increased by around 42 percent in weeks following the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Senior research fellow David Laborde told National Geographic, “The biggest threat the food system is facing is the disruption of the fertilizer trade. Wheat will impact a few countries, […]

Daily Maverick published an article stating that the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change raises the alarm – in no uncertain terms, again – about time running out for humanity to save the planet and ourselves from catastrophic global warming. FAO has convened a group to do a more comprehensive, income-sensitive, country-tailored […]

Der Spiegel published an article asking what can be done to stop a hunger disaster of global dimensions? Russian missiles are destroying Ukraine fields that grow corn and wheat worldwide. Workers who would usually be spreading fertilizer at this time of year are operating the checkpoints, while others have sought shelter in their cellars. It […]

Remo Contro (Italy) published an article stating that the conflict in Ukraine is causing global food prices to skyrocket, with a catastrophic impact on the world’s poorest. Ukraine and Russia are the main exporters of basic foodstuffs and the war, through sanctions and cannon fire, has already hit agricultural production. Analysts have warned that the […]

The Fence Post published an article about an AEI conference on agriculture and climate change. Climate change is important to agriculture because it has reduced yields, but it is unclear yet whether the current policies will achieve the goals of governments to hold back temperature increases, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and assure food security. Research […]

The Week published an article describing how the war on Ukraine has sent food prices rocketing, and the effects are being felt around the world. Ukraine banned exports of wheat and other food last month to secure its own wartime supplies, but at this point, it can’t export.  Russian warships are blocking access to its […]