Does climate affect global food prices?
A new study featured in the Washington Post says that global warming has stunted the growth of corn and wheat crops in Russia, China, Mexico and elsewhere, contributing to a long-term rise in food prices:
Report: Global warming already crimping crop production, pushing prices higher

Some experts say that studies like these should motivate governments and seed companies to develop heat and drought-resistant crops.
What do you think? How can farmers around the world adapt to changing temperatures while keeping food costs down?
Labels: climate change, farming, food prices, global agriculture, global warming
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