As the Hormuz blockade cuts off vital agricultural inputs, Food and Agriculture Organization official views China as key food security partner
Despite rising concerns over the impact of the conflict on global food production, China – supported by an advanced crop forecast system – recently said its domestic yield of grains and oilseed would increase this year.
Viorel Gutu, an assistant director general of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and a regional representative for Europe and Central Asia, said many countries were already “experiencing the shock”, including high input costs and low availability.
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Source: News - South China Morning Post
