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The African Development Bank warns of a food crisis in Africa

According to a report from an electronic media in Ghana on April 27th, the African development bank President, said that Africa needs to be fully prepared to the global food crisis, some African countries are suffering from regional conflicts, climate change and disease outbreak. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is exerting a profound effect to the world, including Africa.  Russian and Ukrainian wheat exports accounted for 30% of the world, wheat prices have risen 50% since the conflict began. The world is experiencing severe food crisis, rising energy and fertilizer prices are pushing Africa's food prices soaring, Africa needs to increase investment in agriculture, adopt advanced technology to increase food production. 

 

 

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