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UN Food and Agriculture Organization reports ‘giant leap’ in prices
UN body warns trajectory of prices could create a ‘big issue’ for poorer, import-reliant countries
Sharply rising shipping costs and higher meat and dairy prices take their toll
As fish stocks collapse, Beijing’s subsidies send vessels far and wide for squid
UN’s food index impacted by bumper crops, commodity rout and China worries
Cost of feed for shrimp, prawns and salmon leaps to an all-time high
Shift result of strong seafood demand, stoked by health benefits
Rising fertility rates and low productivity cause shortages
Some experts believe enough food is produced for everyone. The real problems are poor distribution and wastefulness, they say
Big risk for inflation vigilantes
Bumper crops do not ease urgency of food security
Demographics are important over the medium- and long-term
Demand for food presents opportunities, but should markets be involved?
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