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Food export restrictions by a few countries could skyrocket global food crop prices
“Researchers modeled future scenarios to investigate the impact of export restrictions and local production shocks of rice, wheat, and maize would have on their supply and price. These three crops form the backbone of global trade in staple crops and are essential for food security across the globe.
The results show that restriction by only three key exporters of each crop would increase the price of wheat by 70%, while maize and rice would rise by 40% and 60%. When combining this with potential local shocks that occurred last year, the prices would nearly double.
"We saw that trade restrictions by only a few key actors can create large short-term price spikes in the world market export price of grains, which can lead to food insecurity in import-dependent countries," explains Postdoctoral Researcher Theresa Falkendal, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.
By suddenly losing more than one-third of their annual grain supply, many low-income and lower-middle-income countries in Africa and Asia would not be able to cover this grain supply deficit with their domestic reserves, and would need alternative grain sources to survive.”
https://phys.org/news/2021-01-food-export-restrictions-countries-skyrocket.html
“Researchers modeled future scenarios to investigate the impact of export restrictions and local production shocks of rice, wheat, and maize would have on their supply and price. These three crops form the backbone of global trade in staple crops and are essential for food security across the globe.
The results show that restriction by only three key exporters of each crop would increase the price of wheat by 70%, while maize and rice would rise by 40% and 60%. When combining this with potential local shocks that occurred last year, the prices would nearly double.
"We saw that trade restrictions by only a few key actors can create large short-term price spikes in the world market export price of grains, which can lead to food insecurity in import-dependent countries," explains Postdoctoral Researcher Theresa Falkendal, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.
By suddenly losing more than one-third of their annual grain supply, many low-income and lower-middle-income countries in Africa and Asia would not be able to cover this grain supply deficit with their domestic reserves, and would need alternative grain sources to survive.”
https://phys.org/news/2021-01-food-export-restrictions-countries-skyrocket.html
phys.org
Food export restrictions by a few countries could skyrocket global food crop prices
Recent events such as the Covid-19 pandemic, locust infestations, drought and labor shortages have disrupted food supply chains, endangering food security in the process. A recent study published in Nature ...
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Don’t rely on temperature screening products for detection of coronavirus (COVID-19), says MHRA - GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dont-rely-on-temperature-screening-products-for-detection-of-coronavirus-covid-19-says-mhra
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dont-rely-on-temperature-screening-products-for-detection-of-coronavirus-covid-19-says-mhra
GOV.UK
Don’t rely on temperature screening products for detection of coronavirus (COVID-19), says MHRA
Warning that thermal cameras and other such “temperature screening” products, some of which make direct claims to screen for COVID-19, are not a reliable way to detect if people have the virus.
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Putin delivers anti-globalist Davos speech. Macron delivers pro-globalist Davos speech
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https://theduran.com/putin-delivers-anti-globalist-davos-speech-macron-delivers-pro-globalist-davos-speech/
The Duran
Putin delivers anti-globalist Davos speech. Macron delivers pro-globalist Davos speech
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BREAKING: The World Health Organization has approved Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine for pregnant women, stating, "...very little data is avaliable to assess vaccine safety in pregnancy. Nevertheless...we don't have any specific reason to believe there will be risks that would outweigh the benefits."
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Irish kids are hunting Brazilian Deliveroo riders in Dublin now.
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HUGE ANTI LOCKDOWN PROTEST YESTERDAY IN AARHUS, DENMARK 🇩🇰
No major reopening of economy on March 5, taoiseach says
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Phased reopening of education more feasible - Nolan
Ireland is moving "rapidly towards the point at which the cautious and phased reopening of education would be feasible", according to the chair of the NPHET's Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-18/99-of-those-who-died-from-virus-had-other-illness-italy-says
Not surprising seeing as most other deaths also have co-morbidities but it would be interesting to see if covid was a primary or secondary morbidity 🤔 i think that's the biggest issue with the numbers
Not surprising seeing as most other deaths also have co-morbidities but it would be interesting to see if covid was a primary or secondary morbidity 🤔 i think that's the biggest issue with the numbers
Bloomberg.com
99% of Those Who Died From Virus Had Other Illness, Italy Says
More than 99% of Italy’s coronavirus fatalities were people who suffered from previous medical conditions, according to a study by the country’s national health authority.