View: Russia can play an even greater role in alleviating food security issues

VIEW: RUSSIA CAN PLAY AN EVEN GREATER ROLE IN ALLEVIATING FOOD SECURITY ISSUES

by amohan | October 31, 2022

The Economic Times (India) published a commentary stating that there is enough food produced globally to feed the world’s entire population. The problem lies in its supply and fair distribution. According to IFPRI, various restrictions affect about 17 percent of total calories traded in the world. Among others, there have been trade or supply chain restrictions on grain from Russia and Ukraine, palm oil from Indonesia, and beef from Argentina.

 

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