EconomyConflicts and extreme weather push global food prices higher, UN warns

The FAO says its Food Price Index rose for a third consecutive month to 133.3 points in August, the highest level since late 2022. Wars, climate shocks and disrupted trade logistics are tightening supply expectations, with all tracked food categories increasing. European heatwaves and El Niño are also threatening crop production, raising hunger risks.

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