Chapter 4140: Food Crisis Coming

Heavy rains fell in major grain-producing countries around the world. Global grain production is in short supply. It is expected that there may be a food shortage this year! ——The Wall Street Journal published an explosive news on the front page.

And with the report of the Wall Street Journal, global grain futures prices rose sharply. Rice, wheat, and soybeans all rose by more than 20%, and in an instant, all grain-importing countries felt the pressure.

According to the United Nations, there are 40 countries with food shortages in the world. Among them, there are 26 African countries, including Angola, Burundi, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Niger, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, etc., 10 Asian countries, including Afghanistan, Indonesia, Iraq, North Korea, Lebanon, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and East Timor, and 3 Latin American countries, including Colombia, Cuba, Haiti and the Chechen Republic of Russia.

Of course, this refers to countries with food shortages. That is to say, the country is heavily dependent on food imports. In addition, there are other developed countries such as Canada and Australia, which are also major food importers because of their national composition.

The rise in food prices has undoubtedly put these underdeveloped food-deficient countries under heavy pressure. In recent years, global food has been in a state of bumper harvest and food prices have been at a low point. The cheapness of food has relieved the economic pressure of these underdeveloped countries, especially African countries. But the sudden surge in food prices by 20% has made these countries, which are not rich in the economy, a bit overwhelmed.

Fortunately, this is just a report from the Wall Street Journal. Although the global heavy rains have definitely affected food production, it has not led to a serious reduction in production. As long as there is no serious reduction in production, they can still bear a slight increase. At most, people in the country can eat less. For these underdeveloped countries, especially African countries. Not having enough food is normal. Therefore, it is acceptable if the price does not rise too much.

I just hope that the weather will not continue to be bad, and the food production of the world's major food exporting countries will not be reduced on a large scale. Many food-deficient countries are praying silently.

"Lin, the food crisis is coming!" Abby Cohen called after reading the report in the Wall Street Journal.

At this moment, Lin Feng had just returned to Shanghai.

"Oh, how do you say that?" Lin Feng secretly laughed, and Abby Cohen finally noticed it. But even if Lin Feng understood it now, he could only pretend to be confused.

"Lin, the report in the Wall Street Journal yesterday. Have you read it?" Abby Cohen said, "This report says that due to the disaster weather, global food production will decrease this year. And affected by this report, the futures price of food has soared by 20%."

"Well, yes, I read this report.

But it is a bit exaggerated to say that the food crisis is coming! After all, there is no equal sign between food production reduction and food crisis!" Lin Feng looked incredulous. But in his stomach, he was very happy. With Abby Cohen's advice, making money is fair and aboveboard.

"Lin, after reading this report, I got the latest global weather forecast analysis report through a friend. As well as the weather reports from the past, I found that there is a possibility of extremely bad weather this year, which may lead to a serious reduction in food production! For example, in your hometown of Chu City, I expect the reduction this year to be more than 40%!" Abby Cohen paused, "But the real reason that may cause a food crisis is not this!"

"What is the reason?" Lin Feng asked.

"Biofuel!" Abby Cohen said in a heavy tone. "Nowadays, with the increasing depletion of oil resources, biofuels have become more and more popular in countries around the world, which has led to a shortage of food. Once food production decreases, a food crisis will be triggered. Of course, this is only the most important factor. Another important factor is human promotion!"

Human promotion? Lin Feng was surprised.

"Yes, it's artificially driven. According to some information I have received, some big forces are deliberately creating a food shortage. I don't know who this force is, and I don't know what method they use. I only know that there are big forces behind it. And this is an opportunity and a crisis for you!" Abby Cohen's tone became serious.

Crisis and opportunity? Lin Feng naturally knew this. The opportunity is that he might make a lot of money this time, but the crisis is that he makes too much money, which attracts the covetousness of all parties.

"No, Lin, I'm not talking about this. As for you taking the opportunity to make too much money, it can only be said that you are far-sighted, or that you are lucky, and the outside world is jealous, it doesn't matter. The crisis I'm talking about is that you may become the scapegoat of this food crisis!" Abby Cohen said anxiously.

Scapegoat? Lin Feng frowned, and he understood it vaguely in his heart.

"Yes, scapegoat! You have more than 400 billion US dollars of food reserves in your hands, and now it has fluctuated by 20%. That is to say, this report by the Wall Street Journal has made you earn 80 billion US dollars out of thin air! 80 billion US dollars, this money is too easy to make. The whole world knows that you are the world's largest food trader, so why does the Wall Street Journal publish such a post to make you money?" Abby Cohen asked, "You have a bad relationship with them. So why do they do this?"

Lin Feng nodded. Indeed, although the world is experiencing catastrophic weather and food production is declining, it is not yet the time for a food crisis to break out completely. The Wall Street Journal was the first to expose it. Isn't this a free gift for me? Is there such a thing as pie in the sky? Is Wall Street so good?

Obviously not!

"Lin, once the global food crisis breaks out, the outside world will definitely blame the prevalence of biofuels in various countries. As the world's largest food trader, you control so much food and will inevitably be used as a scapegoat by them. By then, I'm afraid you will have to spend money to avoid disaster!" Abby Cohen said, "So, I suggest that you donate some food to some extremely food-deficient countries in Africa now! Look, you have only made 80 billion, so donate 800 million US dollars of food! Silence the outside world in advance!"

Lin Feng nodded after listening. Lin Feng remembered that when the food crisis occurred, even the current US President Bush came out to explain that the food crisis was not caused by biofuels. At that time, several countries around the world were explaining this matter and justifying biofuels. And isn't he the most suitable scapegoat!

"I understand! But if a food crisis really breaks out, I will make a fortune. Do you have any suggestions on this matter?" Lin Feng asked with a smile.

"Well, I don't have any suggestions on this. After all, this is an opportunity. There is only one reminder, that is, every time you make money, you should do some charity and donate some food to those countries in need of food to offset the criticism of you from the outside world! Although this will make less money, I am afraid you will make a lot this time. Therefore, the donated food is just a drizzle for you! Of course, when donating food, I hope you can not give it directly to the government, but to the refugees. Giving it to the government is conducive to your good relations with various governments, but it is the most disadvantageous for refugees. The governments of these African countries will not care about the lives of the people. So, I hope you can give it directly to the people!" Abby Cohen said compassionately.

The international community's rescue of Africa has been continuous for many years. Every year, a large amount of food, medicine and basic living supplies are sent to those extremely poor countries in Africa. Usually, only the food and goods delivered directly to the victims can really help them, and other food and goods, as long as they go through the government of this country, are basically gone. Finally, this batch of donated disaster materials will become a way for these countries to get rich. Of course, sometimes, even those food and materials that have been distributed to the victims will sometimes be snatched away by some local government officials or ** troops.

Therefore, the victims of disasters in Africa often give the International Red Letter Ten a headache. Do you say to save them or not? If you save them, these materials may become a means for some warlords to get rich. If you don't save them, you will feel guilty.

Abby Cohen has been paying attention to the problem of African refugees, and she has always been very troubled by this problem. She hopes to help these refugees, but she has no way. And now, she finds that Lin Feng is a good candidate to solve this problem. Because Lin Feng has "Wolf Fang" in Africa. "Wolf Fang" can protect the food in the hands of these victims from being taken away again.

Of course, there is a premise, that is, whether Lin Feng is willing to do it. If Lin Feng does this, it will offend the local warlords and the government. This is not good for Lin Feng. After all, helping these victims is not good for Lin Feng at all. On the contrary, offending these governments and warlords is a headache for Lin Feng's industry in Africa. These warlords and governments dare not offend you openly, but they will use some tricks on you secretly, so you have no place to cry!

Therefore, Abby Cohen is not sure what Lin Feng will choose.

"Well, I understand. I will let "Wolf Fang" be responsible for the food supply of the victims and ensure that the food is absolutely distributed to every victim!" Lin Feng nodded in agreement without any consideration.

Joke, now "Wolf Fang" relies on the establishment of Somalia and its strength has been greatly expanded. A lot of black mercenaries from Somalia have been recruited, and the army has expanded to 30,000. These people may not be able to compete with the regular army of developed countries, but they are already very powerful in Africa. It's easy to deal with those local African warlords! To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please go to m. to read.

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