Food security has always been an issue in many developing countries and this is a major global concern. Unusual climate condition, water and fuel crisis, feed for livestock etc. are now creating more uncertainties about the conditions under which food will be available in the global economy. Food prices have recently risen dramatically across the world. The main impacts are being felt in poorer developing countries where up to 90% of household income is spent on food.

Australian Government announced a $30 million contribution to the emergency appeal of the World Food Programme (WFP) to address critical gaps in its food aid operations as a result of rising food and fuel prices.