Diversifying agrifood systems to ensure global food security following the Russia–Ukraine crisis

Abstract

The recent Russia–Ukraine conflict has raised significant concerns about global food security, leaving many countries with restricted access to imported staple food crops, particularly wheat and sunflower oil, sending food prices soaring with other adverse consequences in the food supply chain. This detrimental effect is particularly prominent for low-income countries relying on grain imports, with record-high food prices and inflation affecting their livelihoods. This review discusses the role of Russia and Ukraine in the global food system and the impact of the Russia–Ukraine conflict on food security. It also highlights how diversifying four areas of agrifood systems—markets, production, crops, and technology can contribute to achieving food supply chain resilience for future food security and sustainability.

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“…According to The Global Report on Food Crises 2023 1 jointly published by several international organizations, including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the demand has fueled concerns about global food shortages, which, in turn, have intensified global capital speculation in the food market. Under the superimposed influence of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and extreme weather events, food export restrictions and excessive futures speculation have triggered sharp increases and subsequent dramatic fluctuations in international food prices, further exacerbating risks in the global food market (Neik et al, 2023).…”