A farmer harvests wheat on the outskirts of Jammu, India. India has recently announced a ban on wheat exports, which is likely to fuel further price increases in the global market. Photo: AP
Opinion
Opinion
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Agricultural export bans amid global food insecurities leave developing world to suffer
- Several countries have banned commodity exports since the start of the pandemic, affecting supplies of wheat, rice, fertiliser, palm oil and more
- Instead of harmful bans, the world must help farmers increase production and fill gaps in supplies
A farmer harvests wheat on the outskirts of Jammu, India. India has recently announced a ban on wheat exports, which is likely to fuel further price increases in the global market. Photo: AP
