The international food crisis, and how South Africa is faring
May 20, 2022
2 minutes
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations initiated a Food Price Index in 1990. This tracks the prices of grains, vegetable oils, dairy products, meat and sugar, and reached its highest-ever level of 159,3 in March with sharp increases across all categories.
Higher food prices have been caused by both demand and supply factors. Global economies recovered quickly
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