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Global Food Crisis Looms as Grain Prices Soar

Updated 2026-08-21 05:55 UTC 1 source Negative

Grain prices are soaring due to fears over crop yields and farmers' planting abilities. This 'perfect storm' threatens the global food supply this winter.

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'Perfect storm' brews for global food supply this winter as grain prices soar

Fears over crop yields and farmers' ability to plant ahead of next year have come to the fore as wheat prices jump.

2026-08-21 05:00 UTC