A potentially record-strength El Nino is now intensifying across the Pacific, bringing either drought or flooding to the world's key farming regions.
Earlier this month, the US National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted a 63% chance that the unusual weather pattern could be "very strong" this year.
JP Morgan, meanwhile, warned last week that El Nino, combined with $100 (€88) oil prices, could spike food inflation by up to 1.5%.
The arrival of El Nino follows two major conflicts, in Ukraine and the Middle East, during which global food supplies have held up remarkably well.
So, could this third crisis bring the perfect storm that tips the balance?Are African nations underestimating the risks of El Nino?To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
