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Are crops for biofuels the reason the price of food has increased?

April 26, 2017BioFuels crops food increased price

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Are crops for biofuels the reason the price of food has increased?

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A. Recent rises in the price of food are a result of many factors, including poor weather, poor harvests, increased energy prices, and increased food demand in emerging economies. Additional demand for any crop will have some effect on prices over time, however a large proportion of the costs can be associated with energy costs for transport, processing, storage, as well as advertising the product.