According to estimates of the USDA, the decline in prices on food products, rising income level will increase the levels of food insecurity in 76 low and middle income.
To date, 17% of the population of developing countries does not have access to food. By 2026, the number will be reduced to 6%. Therefore, the number suffering from hunger of people will be reduced from 609 million in 2016, up to 251 million people in 2026, the report said.
According to the Ministry of agriculture of the USA forecasts based on current economic conditions, prices for food, income and other indicators, which may change in the near future. One of the most important factors in reducing hunger experts attributed the fall in grain prices that constitute the basis of the diet in developing countries. According to the Ministry of agriculture of the USA, the fall in maize prices will be 1.6% per year adjusted for inflation. The annual rate of decline in the price of rice wheat and rice are expected to reach 1.3% and 0.3%, respectively.
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