Download or read book Crop Prospects and Food Situation #1, March 2021 written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2021-03-04 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FAO assesses that globally 45 countries, including 34 in Africa and 9 in Asia, are in need of external assistance for food. Conflicts and climate-related shocks are critical factors underpinning the high levels of severe food insecurity. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have exacerbated vulnerabilities and resulted in increased humanitarian needs.