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France discusses its FARM food security plan with major agricultural commodities traders

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Africa in the Russia-Ukraine war

Despite taking place thousands of kilometres from Africa, Russia's invasion of Ukraine is having a substantial impact on the continent's economies and governments. Facing hurdles in the supply of grain, fertiliser and fuel, and starved of Russian investment, especially in mining projects, African countries are trying to adapt to the crisis while Moscow and Western countries are lobbying hard to bring them into line with their respective positions. [...]

France recently brought together the largest international traders to support its initiative towards the countries most dependent on agricultural imports. But NGOs fear that the FARM Task Force overlooks longer-term agricultural issues in Africa. [...]

Published on 28/06/2022 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle, from France, coordinator of the international Food and Agriculture Resilience Mission (Farm) initiative.

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France discusses its FARM food security plan with major agricultural commodities traders

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