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GIEWS Releases Food Security Brief for North Africa
The FAO Global Information and Early Warning System on Food and Agriculture (GIEWS) has released a food security brief for North Africa, citing regional unrest and rising global commodities prices as the rationale for a WFP-led emergency food aid operation. The report discusses the production and import/export situation in Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia.
USDA Releases Latest Global Commodities Supply and Demand Forecasts
The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report provides monthly comprehensive forecasts of supply and demand for major U.S. and global crops, supplied by the USDA. Crops covered include wheat, coarse grains, rice, and oilseeds. This report can explain past and current global commodities trends, as well as predict trends for the coming year.
Download the March report below. For more information regarding the WASDE reports, visit http://www.usda.gov/oce/commodity/wasde/
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GIEWS Releases Latest Global Food Price Monitor
The Global Information and Early Warning System has released its Global Food Price Monitor for March 2011. Access the full report at FPMA Bulletin: Monthly Report on Food Price Trends. Volume 2011 (fao.org)
Global Food Prices Still on the Rise; FAO Releases Food Price Index for February
Global food prices increased for the eighth consecutive month in February, according to the FAO Food Price Index. With the exception of sugar, prices of all agricultural commodities continue to rise, bringing the Price Index to its highest level on record. In particular, the FAO expects a sharp decline in cereal stocks in 2011 due to increased global demand and decreased production. Export prices of major grains have risen 70 percent since February 2010.
To view the full report, visit FAO - News Article: World food prices reach new historic peak
FEWS NET Releases Latest Monthly Price Data
The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), funded by USAID, has released its latest monthly price watch detailing staple food prices for February 2011. These reports provide food security updates for 25 countries vulnerable to food insecurity, focusing on impacts on livelihoods and markets. These updates can help policymakers recognize and mitigate potential threats to food security.
Download the latest reports below. For more information regarding FEWS NET, please visit www.fews.net .
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