The Economist food index
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World food prices have fallen by 16% from a seven-year high in March. Wheat, maize and soyabean prices have dropped sharply on expectations of good harvests in America.
This article appeared in the Economic & financial indicators section of the print edition under the headline “The Economist food index”
From the July 31st 2004 edition
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