Monday, June 2, 2008

Food shortages loom as wheat crop shrinks and prices rise

The world is running out of wheat supplies, their prices are now at a all time high since stock has fallen to their lowest levels for 50 years. This can lead to higher food prices on things like bread,biscuits , beer, and other basis foods. This can also lead to serious food shortages especially in places like Africa. This all links to the climate change, also known as global warming. The heat waves are damaging crops, interfering with wheat harvests. Its also effecting populations who consume meat products because livestock are not getting enough what they eat which is the crops. I believe that soon if something is not done there is going to be an even worse food shortages leaving people to starve. I don't believe though it isnecessary to raise food prices because it's not solving anything just creating more problems. This will soon leave people broke and unable to provide the things they need for their families and themselves and more people will become homeless.

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/natural_resources/article3423734.ece

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