Will the food crisis that is menacing the lives of millions ease up — or grow worse over time? The answer may be both. The recent rise in food prices has largely been caused by temporary problems like drought in Australia, Ukraine and elsewhere. Though the need for huge rescue operations is urgent, the present acute crisis will eventually end. But underlying it is a basic problem that will only intensify unless we recognize it and try to remedy it.

By Ban Ki Moon (International Herald Tribune)
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2008
If we begin taking steps to deal decisively with the world food crisis, the solution will come
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