Wednesday, September 29, 2010

What Are The 5 Most Food Insecure Countries


Top 5 Most Food Insecure Countries: Is Food Crisis Around the Corner? -- Real Clear World

Following a devastating wildfire in August, Russia put a halt to its grain exports, driving up the price of wheat by 45 percent in five weeks and raising fears that another global food crisis was imminent. Those fears turned out to be unfounded, but food challenges remain acute, particularly for the developing world. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization concluded last week that while there is no impending global "food crisis," there is a serious danger in price volatility caused by speculation, panic buying and hoarding. Even if global supply and demand remain in balance, fluctuations in the price of food can have a devastating impact on those already struggling to pay for their food.

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My Comment
: They list Cameroon to be the most food insecure country in the world .... a surprise because I would put countries like Somalia or Yemen at the top of the list.

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