Adverse weather and conflict are placing global wheat supplies under severe strain, raising fears of escalating food prices. In various parts of the world, farmers are grappling with numerous setbacks. These range from waterlogged fields in Western Europe to the dry terrains of Australia, plus the effects of Russia’s incursion into Ukraine. Analysts now anticipate […]
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