#PODCAST ANALYSIS: World leaders place more emphasis on the importance of taking action against hunger & malnutrition #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the world observed Food Day this week, emphasis has been placed by world leaders on the importance of taking action against worldwide hunger and malnutrition. According to a recent study in South Africa, nearly half of the country's population will be food insecure in two years' time. Meanwhile, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says 1 in 10 people around the world are undernourished, and more than three-billion people cannot afford a healthy diet. Agricultural Economist, Wandile Sihlobo explains the impact of conflict, climate change and rising prices - all contributing to growing food insecurity around the world...