The United Nations has called for action to ensure long-term global food security as a new report shows that high food prices are likely to continue over the next decade. ‘The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2011’ report states that small, import-dependent countries, particularly in Africa, are especially vulnerable to poverty and food insecurity. “Even if the Millenium Development Goal were achieved by 2015, some 600 million people in developing countries would still be undernourished.... ...Read more »

World Trade Organization Director-General Pascal Lamy is coming to Australia for the 2009 ABARE Outlook conference, a decision that highlights the importance of Australia’s role in the future of global food security, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Tony Burke announced yesterday. Mr Burke said the conference – held March 3-4 – would be a good opportunity to discuss global trade issues. “This visit from the head of the WTO is further recognition of the importance... ...Read more »