World is 'sleepwalking' into food crisis, says former EU agriculture commissioner

Phil Hogan said food security needed to move higher up the political agenda amid growing geopolitical instability, climate pressures and supply chain disruption

Phil Hogan in conversation with Lorcan Allen. Picture: Finbarr O'Rourke

Former EU agriculture commissioner Phil Hogan has warned political leaders are “sleepwalking” towards a global food security crisis, as he set out his vision for the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

Speaking at the Nuffield International Triennial Agri Summit held this year in Ireland, Mr Hogan said food security needed to move higher up the political agenda amid growing geopolitical instability, climate pressures and supply chain disruption.