How export limits are worsening global food security – The National

  • Date: 29-May-2022
  • Source: The National
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:Middle East
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How export limits are worsening global food security – The National

India and Malaysia are among several Asian countries restricting exports of certain key commodities as nations try to safeguard supplies over concerns of food security and inflation.

Thai producers of sugar, chicken and rice look set to benefit as they enjoy strong harvests this year after back-to-back droughts.

Meanwhile, Brazilians faced the highest-ever levels of hunger in the pandemic, disproportionately affecting the poor and women.