The report examines the surge in food prices, its causes, and the implications for world food security, with a focus on sugar's role and the impact of biofuels.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
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International Sugar Organisation |
| Authors: | Lindsay Jolly |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
The research method involves analyzing global food commodity price trends, identifying the drivers behind these trends, examining the impact of biofuels on food security, and evaluating policy responses and their effectiveness. It also includes a review of relevant literature and data from international organizations.
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The report delves into the complex factors driving the unprecedented rise in food prices between 2006 and 2008, the role of biofuels, and the subsequent impacts on global food security. It discusses long-term challenges, the volatility of agricultural markets, and the specific case of sugar and its relation to fuel ethanol production. It also provides recommendations for improving food security and references further reading on the subject.
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Categories: English publication language | Global geographic scope | agricultural markets | biofuels | climate change | commodity trends | economic impact | ethanol production | food | food prices | food production | food security | food supply and demand | fuel ethanol programmes | global poor people | market volatility | policy responses | sugar crops | sugar production