A UN index of food-commodity prices has hit its highest level in more than three years, as extreme weather, wildfires and conflicts disrupt crop growing and transport. Wheat, corn and sugar are among the key foodstuffs that have seen sharp prices rises. So how significant is the damage to supplies, and how long could a recovery take? Our agriculture reporter Eleanor Thornber joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

A UN index of food-commodity prices has hit its highest level in more than three years, as extreme weather, wildfires and conflicts disrupt crop growing and transport. Wheat, corn and sugar are among the key foodstuffs that have seen sharp prices rises. So how significant is the damage to supplies, and how long could a recovery take? Our agriculture reporter Eleanor Thornber joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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Here&rsquo;s Why answers the questions behind today&rsquo;s biggest news stories in just a few minutes. Each episode starts with a simple question and gets straight to the point. Why do nuclear arms treaties still matter. What is behind the recent weakness in the US dollar. How are artificial intelligence and global politics reshaping power and markets. Using expert reporting and clear analysis, Here&rsquo;s Why explains what is happening, why it matters and what to watch next. Episodes unpack nuclear security, shifts in global markets, the race to build AI infrastructure, political change in Europe and China&rsquo;s thinking on Ukraine and Taiwan. The focus is always on clarity, not complexity. Insight without overload. If you want to understand the world without getting lost in it, this podcast is for you. If you want to understand the world without getting lost in it, this podcast is for you. You have questions. We have answers.

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Here&rsquo;s Why answers the questions behind today&rsquo;s biggest news stories in just a few minutes. Each episode starts with a simple question and gets straight to the point. Why do nuclear arms treaties still matter. What is behind the recent weakness in the US dollar. How are artificial intelligence and global politics reshaping power and markets. Using expert reporting and clear analysis, Here&rsquo;s Why explains what is happening, why it matters and what to watch next. Episodes unpack nuclear security, shifts in global markets, the race to build AI infrastructure, political change in Europe and China&rsquo;s thinking on Ukraine and Taiwan. The focus is always on clarity, not complexity. Insight without overload. If you want to understand the world without getting lost in it, this podcast is for you. If you want to understand the world without getting lost in it, this podcast is for you. You have questions. We have answers.

Here's Why Global Food Supplies Are Under Threat

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