The years of Covid, conflict and climate have brought to the forefront the issue of keeping a growing population fed with challenges mounting as the months pass. Christy Tan, Investment Strategist with Franklin Templeton Institute breaks down the ramifications when Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the world's bread basket, stifled food supplies, while India imposed restrictions on its own rice exports.

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Produced by: Moh Heng Ying

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning, Keith Kam

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Categories:  international,  food

Tags:  rice supply,  food security,