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Price rises have sparked protests such as here in the Philippines Mr Ban told a UN-sponsored summit in Rome that food production would have to rise by 50% by 2030 to meet demand. Mr Ban said export restrictions and import tariffs ought to be minimised to alleviate the crisis. The summit comes as food costs have reached a 30-year high in real terms, causing riots in several countries. Bookmark this article:          |
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