Global food prices registered their highest point since September in March, a surge primarily attributed to rising energy costs linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued a cautionary statement, indicating that if the conflict persists, it could lead to reduced agricultural planting and consequently, lower future yields. This potential outcome is projected to impact global food supply and prices throughout the remainder of the current year and extend into the next.
Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/food-inflation-to-continue-if-west-asia-war-goes-on-un/articleshow/130008421.cms
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