World heads into food crises 'blind' as U.S. aid cuts squeeze UN food agency, experts warn

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Global food security is at risk as climate shocks, conflict, a global fuel crisis, and cuts to U.S. aid have significantly weakened the UN's food agency's ability to respond. Experts warn this combination threatens to worsen food crises worldwide amid rising prices and reduced support.

Climate shocks, conflict and a global fuel crisis, on top of surging interest rates and donor cuts, leave agencies less able to help those facing higher food prices.