Ukraine crisis threatens 2023 grain harvest: FAO chief economist

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Ukraine crisis threatens 2023 grain harvest: FAO chief economist

STORY: Ukraine crisis threatens 2023 grain harvest: FAO chief economist DATELINE: June 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of food related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAXIMO TORERO, FAO chief economist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MAXIMO TORERO, FAO chief economist STORYLINE: The chief economist of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has said that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has affected access to food on a global level and could deal a blow to the crop harvest in 2023, which is a "major concern." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAXIMO TORERO, FAO chief economist "In March, we had the biggest peak in terms of the food price index of FAO. Consumers and especially vulnerable countries are facing significant challenges to be able to procure the level (amount) of food that they need today." Torero said the main reason behind the price increase is that Russia and Ukraine are key exporters of cereals, including maize and

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