UN warns on soaring food prices

Soaring cost of food is threatening millions of people in poor countries, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned. Food prices have risen an unprecedented 40% in the last year and many nations may be unable to cope, the agency says. It is calling for help for farmers in poor countries to buy seeds and fertiliser, and for a review of the impact of bio-fuels on food production.FAO says 37 countries face food crises due to conflict and disaster. "Without support for poor farmers and their families in the hardest-hit countries, they will not be able to cope... BBC