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War in Ukraine: “Food prices could increase by 8 to 20%”

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Russia is the world's largest wheat exporter (photo illustration).

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By: Florent Guignard Follow

There is not only gas in Russia, there is also grain.

And concern is mounting over the risk of famine in the world since Russian and Ukrainian exports are blocked by the war.

Concern expressed by Emmanuel Macron on March 11, particularly in Africa.

Marine Raffray, agro-economist at the Chamber of Agriculture of France, answers questions from Florent Guignard.

• Russia

• Economy

• Food

• Ukraine

• Agriculture and Fishing