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“Experts are warning of a new normal in which food supplies — and prices — could be rocked more regularly,” writes the New York Times in a story on food inflation, trade, and export restrictions. The European Commission lowered the forecast for Europe’s crop yields, due to “distinctly drier-than-usual conditions” in large parts of the continent.  […]

San Jose. The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) launched a network of agricultural negotiators in Latin America, which will seek to strengthen the positioning of those countries in multilateral forums that address matters related to the agrifood sector, such as the World Trade Organization (WTO). It […]

A key connection between water, diets, and public health.

What may happen as trade in wheat and other commodities is interrupted again.

Last month, the Indian government announced an abrupt ban on exporting non-basmati white rice, which raised fears of destabilizing rice supplies in certain parts of the world,” writes CNN in a story on India’s rice ban.  Prices started rising last year because of the devastating floods in Pakistan, which tightened global supply, said Joseph Glauber, […]

“What happens when India bans exports of a food staple that is essential to the diets of billions around the world?” writes the BBC. “India is the world’s top rice exporter, accounting for some 40% of the global trade in the cereal. Among the major buyers of rice are China, the Philippines and Nigeria.” “I suspect that […]

Many short- and long-term benefits to health and well-being.

Following Russia’s withdrawal from the grain agreement, “Egypt, the world’s largest wheat importer, and other lower-income Middle Eastern countries like Lebanon and Pakistan worry about what comes next,” writes the Associated Press.  “Despite the volatility, the costs are below what they were before Russia invaded Ukraine, and there is enough production to meet worldwide demand, […]

“This surge in food inflation has become a swelling source of concern for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, which last week banned exports of several rice varieties after weeks of public anger over high prices, writes the Financial Times.  “When it comes to food trade, no government — Modi or anyone — takes a longer-term […]

Virtual Event: September 1, 2023 – 9:00 AM- 10:30 AM EDT. The series will begin with a stock take of food security trends, review the impact of recent shocks to food systems, highlight the need for renewed efforts to strengthen food systems resilience and identify priority investments and actions.

Many problems with a policy common in oil-producing countries.

Three Russian cruise missiles struck hangars and silos in Ivushka as well as the main port in Odesa. The strikes in mid-July destroyed a large portion of the stock, days after Russia abandoned the grain deal that would have allowed the shipments across the Black Sea without fear of attack, writes the Associated Press in […]