The United Nations’ index of global food prices rose 12.6% in March, increasing the risk of hunger in the developing world.
Weird weather, growing Chinese demand, locusts in Africa and, of course, COVID are driving the surge in prices.
Globally, grain and meat prices continue to rise, just as more and more people can’t afford them because of widespread job losses.
Heavy rains caused by El Niño are hurting crops in some parts of the world.
