Global Food Crisis
Recent rises in food prices, have ignited street riots in at least fourteen developing nations, including Bangladesh, India and Haiti. The latest price rises highlight the need to address the causes of hunger once and for all.
Latest News on the Food crisis
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The food crisis in Asia
09 July 2008
A look at how the Global food crisis has affected Asia.
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Global Food Crisis: Q & A
23 June 2008
Global food prices have increased 57 % over this time last year, according to the United Nations. We look at the factors behind the food crisis.
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Food aid commitments welcome, but longer-term solutions must be found
09 June 2008
Immediate aid for those worst affected by the Global Food Crisis is a short-term fix, but not a cure for what is a long term problem.
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A good start in Rome, but only the beginning
06 June 2008
Trócaire welcomes Agriculture Minister, Brendan Smith’s, call for a long-term sustained response to the current food crisis at the UN World Food Summit.
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The Global food crisis : oppportunities & threats
25 April 2008
Reflections on the global food crisis from Sorcha Fennell, Trocaire’s Livelihoods and Environment Programme Leader.
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Food crisis endangers millions in poor countries warns World Bank
16 April 2008
World Bank President, Robert Zoellick, says the current global food price crisis could result in 100 million people being pushed further into poverty.