World food banks and the pandemic effect (Agro-Campana)

Agro-Campana (Argentina) published an article on food security during COVID-19. The crisis has placed government officials in the difficult position of balancing restrictions on mobility with guaranteeing access to basic services. And while the world has not faced major food shortages, there have been disruptions to international food security. In the journal article COVID-19 risks to global food security by IFPRI researchers David Laborde, Will Martin, Johan Swinnen, and Rob Vos (Science Magazine), IFPRI researchers state,  “The longer the crisis lasts, the more complicated the situation will be. The question is: how much longer can the system hold? ” Division Director Rob Vos (Markets, Trade, and Institutions) said, “What we are seeing is a significant increase in food insecurity.” Republished in Agroruralnoticitas.com.