Press review
This section offers an insight into the media coverage on the issues impacting the agricultural sector as a result of the Ukraine crisis.
Reuters | Fertiliser costs could prolong global food tensions – FAO
An index of input costs for farmers was running at a record high and had climbed more steeply than food prices in the past year, suggesting low prices in real terms for many farmers, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said in a report.
Foodtank | Ukrainian Farmers Fight to Stay Alive
As Russia’s war against Ukraine continues, Ukrainian farmers are facing shortages in farming supplies and funding. But farmers are fighting to maintain their livestock and plant spring crops.
Financial Times | Egypt looks to local farmers as grain market tightens
Global turmoil pushes world’s largest wheat importer to boost domestic harvest
EU Reporter | Common Agricultural Policy: How does the EU support farmers?
From supporting farmers to protecting the environment, the EU's farm policy covers a range of different goals. Learn how EU agriculture is funded, its history and its future, Society.
The Hindu | Global wheat prices jump after India export ban and Ukraine war: Food and Agriculture Organisation
Last month, India announced that it was banning wheat exports in a bid to check high prices amid concerns of wheat output being hit by the scorching heat wave.