The effect on the region east of the Urals, which is responsible for providing grain to the rest of Siberia, is particularly worrisome. (With STRATFOR map) [more]
With the exception of rice, global food prices seem to be in recovery as plentiful harvests bear fruit globally. Investors remain cautious, however, as government restrictions and unpredictable weather remain of concern. [more]
A U.S.-EU agreement on agriculture is necessary for the World Trade Organization's Doha talks to make progress. But even then, progress is not assured. [more]
Turning his focus to the second of the two evil twins currently plaguing the global economy, analyst Peter Zeihan discusses the near-term outlook on food prices and their impact on political tensions in the developed and developing worlds. [more]
The G-8 -- the United States, Japan, Germany, Britain, France, Canada, Italy and Russia -- gathered Monday for a summit that will seek to discuss and reach agreements on topics such as climate change and high oil and food prices. [more]
Flooding in Iowa is having a severe impact on the U.S. corn crop, and market repercussions will be felt worldwide. Japan is particularly vulnerable, Mexico even more so. [more]
A plan by Gulf countries to use their current glut of petrodollars to buy food security via foreign agribusiness investments is not a foolproof strategy. [more]
Russia is a clear winner in the current energy and food markets, but Moscow has new burdens to carry even as it enjoys a strong economic position. [more]
Though food exporting countries are expecting a good harvest season, the continuing rise of fuel prices -- along with increasing demand -- will eventually push food prices higher. [more]
The U.N. Secretary-General has warned that failure to address the global food crisis properly could lead to economic, social and political crises around the world. In some areas, political aftershocks are already apparent, as a wrap-up of recent events in Latin America indicates. [more]
A Venezuelan statement that Colombia would slash its meat exports appears to have been false, but it points to Caracas' real need to find a scapegoat for skyrocketing food prices. [more]
The World Bank has announced a $1.2 billion fast-track funding facility to help combat the impact of higher food prices for the poorest people in countries hardest hit by shortages. Importantly, the Bank will also move to boost food production by supplying seeds and fertilizers, and set up a multi-donor trust to leverage financial support for small farmers.But does this mean food prices will come down? As Colin Chapman reports, the supply side of agriculture is the problem.
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As oil prices passed $120 a barrel, they clearly began to have global impact. Recently, we have seen startling rises in the price of food, particularly grains. The world is refocusing on high commodity prices. [more]
