War in Ukraine – Here’s how to fill our plates in a crisis

– Here’s how to fill our plates in a crisis

Faced with the risks of a global food shortage, the right wants a Wahlen plan. For the Greens, we must start by fighting against waste.

Posted today at 11:31 a.m.

“Today, the supply of vital foodstuffs is assured.” While the war is causing serious concerns about agricultural production – Ukraine is one of the world’s leading wheat exporters – the Confederation is reassuring. In his weekly reportthe AEP (Economic Supply of the Country) considers “that it is not necessary to take measures for the moment”.

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However, an in-depth analysis is in progress. The repercussions on global supply will depend on whether or not the harvests take place this summer and, if so, on the quantities. “In the event of a shortage, Switzerland has compulsory reserves of basic foodstuffs”, warns the Federal Office for Economic Supply of the country.