World food prices soar as farmers try to adapt to climate crisis

The article highlights a looming global food crisis due to the combined effects of climate change and the pandemic, with the UN anticipating a 50% increase in food demand against a backdrop of a possible 30% decrease in crop yields. Adverse weather conditions in key agricultural regions have led to a surge in food commodity prices, exacerbated by deforestation and methane emissions from livestock. The Financial Times reports that the situation is further complicated by rising transport and input costs for agricultural production, leading to record food import bills. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is advocating for significant investments in digital agriculture solutions and has called on global leaders to bolster support for farmers to tackle these challenges. Brazil, with its large commercial herd, is struggling to implement sustainable livestock practices on a large scale. In response to these urgent issues, the article underscores the critical need for collective action to ensure food security and mitigate the environmental impacts of agriculture.