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.
Los Angeles Times | Op-Ed: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine should not cause a hunger crisis
Ukraine is a significant transit country of Russian gas. But lost in the discussion is what a wider conflict might do to global food prices amid disruption to the supply chain of grains from Europe’s breadbasket.
The New Humanitarian | How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will worsen global hunger
From higher prices in nations already struggling with hunger crises – such as Yemen and Lebanon – to reduced harvests in disaster-prone Bangladesh, the food impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will likely be long-lasting and felt across continents, economists, and aid officials warn.
GLOBAL CITIZEN | How Will the Ukraine-Russia War Impact Africa? Here’s What to Know.
Africa’s ties to Ukraine and Russia could increase hunger and poverty on the continent.
FAO | Information Note. The importance of Ukraine and the Russian Federation for global agricultural markets and the risks associated with the current conflict
Market structure, trade profiles and recent price trends
IFPRI | How will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affect global food security?
The unfolding crisis in Ukraine has roiled commodity markets and threatens global food security. The ongoing fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors have already driven up food prices.