Global Grain Trade and Food Security

Ellen Fume discusses the global grain trade, highlighting the importance of food security amid rising prices and geopolitical conflicts. The video covers the nutritional value of cereals, identifies major grain exporters like the USA and Russia, and examines countries heavily reliant on grain imports, such as China and Egypt. It concludes with a discussion on the challenges and potential solutions for improving food security worldwide.

What global event has significantly impacted food security, according to the video?

• The Brexit negotiations

• The Ukrainian conflict

• The US-China trade war

• The COVID-19 pandemic

Which cereal is noted for having the highest fiber content?

• Barley

• Wheat

• Maize

• Rice

Which country is described as the 'daddy' of grain exporters?

• Brazil

• India

• Russia

• USA

Which three countries dominate the global maize export market?

• USA, Brazil, Argentina

• China, India, Vietnam

• Canada, Australia, EU

• Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan

Which country has the highest per capita grain consumption?

• China

• USA

• India

• Brazil

What percentage of China's grain consumption is dependent on imports?

• 70%

• 50%

• 20%

• 8%

Which Middle Eastern country is highly dependent on grain imports but can afford them due to oil revenue?

• Saudi Arabia

• Morocco

• Egypt

• Iran

Which Asian country is a significant rice exporter but also imports a lot of corn and wheat?

• Thailand

• Bangladesh

• Vietnam

• India

Which South American country is surprisingly dependent on grain imports?

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Colombia

• Chile

Which countries are most vulnerable to food insecurity due to high grain import dependency?

• Afghanistan and Yemen

• Australia and New Zealand

• Japan and South Korea

• USA and Canada