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Feeding the world

The world’s growing population is putting pressure on global resources, particularly food. This article identifies reasons for food shortages and increasing food prices and looks at how this affects people in different parts of the world.

India is one country whose growing population and changing lifestyle are increasing the demand for food

World food prices rose to a record high in December 2010 due to the increasing costs of sugar, grain, milk and other basic food ingredients. Why did this happen? And are the consequences the same for everyone, regardless of where they live in the world?

There are various reasons for food shortages and the increase in food prices.

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