CGTN published this video item, entitled “Live: Ripple effect of Russia-Ukraine conflict on global food security” – below is their description.
With the #RussiaUkraine conflict going on for more than a month, concerns are rising over its effect on food security. The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization says global prices of grains and fertilizers could soar by eight to 22 percent.
So how is the conflict impacting food security, and what can be done to prevent a catastrophic fall out? We discuss all that in this online forum on #foodsecurity.
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