The FAO Food Price Index, a measure of the monthly change in international prices of a basket of food commodities, averaged 213 points in August 2012, unchanged from July
Food & Commodity
Climate change could severely impact Asia’s wheat and maize yield in 2020s
Climate change is expected to have a serious impact on Asias wheat and maize production as early as the 2020s – with a potentially devastating effect on food security, a report warns.
Census on Agriculture and Fisheries to be conducted in Philippines
Beginning February 2013, the enumeration for the Census on Agriculture and Fisheries (CAF) will be conducted in all regions and provinces in the Philippines
North China’s corn production may be greater than last year
Corn production in North China is projected to be about 3.5mn metric tonnes greater than last year provided weather conditions remain favorable
FAO Food Index rises after three months; grains and sugar drive increase
The FAO Food Price Index climbed 6 per cent in July 2012 after three months of decline