Food will be an issue for the global economy

IN THE past week two leading Irish firms involved in the food sector warned the globe is facing into a period of sustained food price inflation. The prognosis is not encouraging.

Food will be an issue for the global economy
Wed, 26 Sep, 2007 - 01:00
Brian O'Mahony

Some experts have already warned the next significant war will be over water.

Water and good soil are vital components in producing the food we eat.

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