‘When thinking about replacing the lost grain, we should be clear about when that grain was supposed to be harvested and what humanity intended to do with it.’

Comment: Ukraine grain hard to replace

Large shortfall will increase food prices around the globe

Ukraine and Russia produce a substantial amount of grain and other food for export. Ukraine alone produces a whopping six per cent of all food calories traded in the international market. At least it used to, before it was invaded by the world’s largest nuclear power. Russia, meanwhile, is the world’s largest exporter of wheat,