Despite the pandemic straining supply chains, causing food shortages and price volatility, Europe’s high-income levels and relatively low rates of inequality mean it is well placed to cope with the types of unexpected economic shocks that can drive food insecurity.
The sharp decline in agricultural employment and seasonal labour, as well as rising food and petrol prices, may have been major contributors to lowering SA’s ranking in the index: Agbiz economist Wandile Sihlobo.
iPolitics By Kelsey Johnson. Published on Mar 1, 2021 12:27pm Flower vendors in British Columbia are worried that provincial COVID-19 rules for farmers markets could lead to wasted products. (Pexels photo)
Good day and welcome to the Sprout, where its March – a month that apparently brings with it National Celery Month, National Flour Month, National Frozen Food Month, National Nutrition Month, National Noodle Month, National Peanut Month, National Sauce Month and National Caffeine Awareness Month.
Today is National Peanut Butter Lovers Day (yes please!) and National Fruit Compote Day. Here is today’s agriculture news.
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Flower vendors in British Columbia say they’re worried provincial COVID-19 rules for farmers’ markets could lead to wasted blooms, with spring flowers like tulips expected to be ready soon.
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