Press review
This section offers an insight into the media coverage on the issues impacting the agricultural sector as a result of the Ukraine crisis.
World Economic Forum | The consequences of the war in Ukraine will be far-reaching
The Russian invasion into Ukraine will have far reaching consequences in a variety of areas: the situation has evolved into a humanitarian crisis, has turned food and energy security volatile and raises questions about the architecture of global security. These challenges will not be limited to Ukraine, but due to the globalised world we live in, will pose challenges across the globe. Both short- and long-term solutions must be found to ensure these consequences won't result into castastrophes upon catastrophes.
India Today | India ready to feed the world: Modi govt’s pitch as Ukraine war triggers global food crisis
The prolonged Russia-Ukraine war has triggered a global food crisis. Can the Modi government in India rescue the world from this food crisis?
PUNCH | UN votes $15m to fight North-East food crisis
The United Nations has allocated $15 million to support humanitarian assistance in the North-East region of the country.
The Times of India | Farmers in Uttar Pradesh avoid government centres as wheat price ‘rises’ due to Ukraine war
Heavy export of wheat from India to the Middle East and European countries due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has resulted in unprecedented increase in wheat prices in the open markets in Pilibhit.
FAO | Surging food prices: FAO calls for import financing facility for poorer nations at G20 meeting
Director-General QU Dongyu addresses finance ministers and central bank governors in Washington