Bad news? Is the price rise in some agricultural commodities really such bad news? The people who say it is may not have taken account of all aspects of the issue. Alongside some temporary disadvantages, the price rise may have a positive impact, both for the EU and at international level. In a world that is going to have ever greater need of food supplies to feed its growing population, the increase in agricultural revenue will help meet needs. In fact:
- in poor countries where the vast...