Africa: Keep Food Exports Flowing During Coronavirus Crisis, Says Trade Expert

[allAfrica] Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, we have seen countries restrict food exports in the fear that a global shortage may be imminent and would undermine their domestic food security. Currently, however, in global terms, the Agricultural Market Information System created by the G-20 in the wake of the 2008 food price crisis, shows that food markets remain well-balanced, and that cereal stocks are expected to reach some of their highest levels.