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World food prices hit near four-year high as heatwaves and El Niño hit farmers – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Newsflash: World food prices rose in September to their highest in nearly four years as farmers were hit by hot weather and logistics disruptions. The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization’s Food Price Index, which tracks a basket of food commodities, has jumped to its highest level since November 2022. Persistent hot and dry weather led to a…