Global Food Costs Climb to Four-Year Peak Amid Wars and Climate Shocks
The UN's food price index has reached its highest level in four years, reflecting the combined strain of armed conflicts and severe weather. In the UK, farmers warn of potential shortages after a season of record-low rainfall and extreme heat.
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The recent surge in the United Nations' benchmark for global food prices marks a four-year high. This upward trend is attributed to the compounding
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