Crop Prospects and Food Situation No.2, July 2020
Author | : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
Publisher | : Food & Agriculture Org. |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 2020-07-01 |
ISBN-13 | : 9789251329672 |
ISBN-10 | : 9251329672 |
Rating | : 4/5 (72 Downloads) |
Download or read book Crop Prospects and Food Situation No.2, July 2020 written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2020-07-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FAO assesses that globally 44 countries, of which 34 are in Africa, continue to be in need of external assistance for food. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are causing wide‑ranging and severe negative impacts on food security, particularly through the loss of income. Conflicts and weather shocks remain critical factors that underpin the current high levels of severe food insecurity.