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Seven die in Mozambique food rioting
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The 2007-08 food crisis, when the cost of agricultural commodities such as corn and rice hit a record high, sparked riots across scores of developing ...
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Supplies are on track to hit their tightest for 21 years, the International Cotton Advisory Committee says, as it slices its inventory estimate

The Israeli group blames "material gaps" in accounts for the failure of its Albaugh bid. But the US group cites "unacceptable" demands by MA

Sugar prices are supported by disappointing news on Brazilian, French and Russian production, and anticipation of fund buying

Wheat hit its highest since April 2008, after Vladimir Putin signals that Russia's export ban has at least a further year to run

Whole milk powder prices, which many analysts have forecast as ripe for falls, break a three-month losing streak at Fonterra auctions

The Brazilian farm operator plans to plant a further 19,000 hectares of land in 2010-11, despite a slide into the red

Sugar closes at its highest since March after Kingsman analysts follow peers at Czarnikow in cutting hopes for supplies of the sweetener

Chicago wheat jumps 3% after the US notches up its second notable export win in 24 hours. Funds are reported to be buying wheat futures too

Doug Hawkins of Hardman and Co analyses the hurdles to the campaign to improve palm oil practices - and where its ultimate battle will be fought

Pakistan's floods destroyed 500,000 tonnes of seed wheat on the eve of plantings, threatening to extend its farming woes into next year

Soaring feed wheat prices in drought-hit Russia have put the first sizeable US corn buys since 1990-00 on the agenda, Societe Generale says

Co-operative members look set to enjoy benefit from increases in both milk prices and group profits, despite a weak European performance

The UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation lowers harvest hopes on a mixed day for wheat prices, which are again stronger in Europe than the US

Financial Times
Fears grow over food supply
Financial Times
The FAO said that “the concern about a possible repeat of the 2007-08 food crisis” had resulted in “an enormous number” of inquiries from member countries. ...

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Food Insecurity Sparks Riots in Mozambique
SOS Children's Villages Canada
The effects of the food crisis were compounded by the global economic recession, which tipped about 100 million people into dire poverty. ...

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Korea: South Korean Christians call for renewed humanitarian aid to North Korea
Spero News
“While North Korea is suffering from serious food crisis, South Korea is overflowing with rice,” JPAPM leaders said, slamming the South Korean government ...

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The Israeli group blames "material gaps" unearthed during scrutiny of accounts for a decision to walk away from a purchase of rival Albaugh

Supplies are on track to hit their tightest for 21 years, the International Cotton Advisory Committee says, as it slices its inventory estimate

The merchant says that, with many producers hit by weather setbacks, equilibrium between output and demand is the most that can be hoped for