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World / Countries / MNCs New York: Food import costs globally are projected to reach nearly $2 trillion this year, or higher than previously expected, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said in a report published on Friday. more
WFP calls for increased support as eight million in Zimbabwe face hunger
New York: The World Food Programme (WFP) is calling on countries to step up support to Zimbabwe, where millions of people are facing hunger brought on by prolonged drought and economic me ...
Poorer countries set to be 'increasingly dependent' on food imports, says UN food agency report
New York: Poorer countries with rising populations and scarce natural resources are likely to be “increasingly dependent” on imports to feed their people, according to an annu ...