Thursday, August 19, 2010

Who Is At Risk From Food Shortages


Afghanistan And African Nations At Greatest Risk From World Food Shortages -- The Guardian

Russian heatwave and floods in Pakistan threaten supplies for basic human diet.

Soaring commodity prices and natural disasters in Russia and Pakistan have combined to put African nations and conflict-ridden countries such as Afghanistan most at risk from food shortages, according to a report released today.

Sharp price rises for wheat and other grains will hit the world's neediest countries hardest, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa, as they grapple with their own poor harvests and failing transport networks, according to a food security index by risk management consultancy Maplecroft.

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More News On The World's Food Supply/Shortages

Afghanistan's Food Supply Is Least Secure in 163-Nation Ranking -- Bloomberg
Afghanistan, Africa most at risk for food shortage, UN says -- CNN
Afghanistan, African countries top index for food insecurity -- AFP
Food supplies most at risk in Afghanistan, Africa -- Reuters
African nations dominate Maplecroft's new Food Security Risk Index - China and Russia will face challenges -- Relief Web
Finland Rated No. 1 - This Time in Food Security -- YLE.fi

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