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Agweb published an article that fear and speculation drove commodity prices skyward before Putin’s forces even breached the Ukraine border. Senior research fellow Joseph Glauber said, “Concerns are warranted: Trade disruptions in energy, fertilizer, and grains are inevitable. Effects are likely to last for years, possibly even decades. Egypt and Yemen, which rely on Russia […]

CNBC.com published an article stating that the war in Ukraine is putting a massive strain on the global food supply. Senior research fellow Joseph Glauber said, “It’s important to realize that the U.S. doesn’t import very much from Ukraine.     

All About Feed published an article that states the implementation of export restrictions to address food supply disruptions is increasing global food insecurity, according to senior research fellows Joseph Glauber and David Laborde. They say Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has come at a bad time for global food markets. Russia and Ukraine account for 12% […]

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 […]