The world could be heading toward another wave of food inflation as conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, combined with the effects of El Nino, drive up production costs and threaten agricultural output, according to the chief economist of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Food prices fueled the global inflation surge in 2022, but they have remained relatively stable this year, helping offset the impact of rising energy costs in some regions.

Economista-chefe diz o impacto de petróleo e diesel alto, falta de fertlizante e El Niño deve ser refletido nos próximos meses

Global food prices may rise by year-end and next year. Wars in Iran and Ukraine impact agricultural inputs and exports. Extreme weather events like El Nino are also reducing crop…