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Rethinking food security

he conflict between Russia and Ukraine has resulted in shortages and price increases in specific food products and inputs such as oil and fertiliser. However, this is not the first global food crisis in recent memory. In 2008, the world faced a sharp increase in food prices, and countries were quick to implement measures to secure local food security. In addition to lower import tariffs and production subsidies, countries imposed

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