A 20-percent spike in maize and wheat prices in just the past three weeks is raising concerns with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. FAO economist Shukri Ahmed tells VOA that the increase in price was sharp and sudden. He says until May, experts were hoping for a huge increase in worldwide maize production. […]
Sharp Increase in Grain Prices Raises Alarm
Posted July 20th, 2012 at 6:55 pm (UTC-5)
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