The local loss of a crop can affect food availability in other countries, directly through trade but also indirectly if production inputs become unavailable. Quantifying the direct and often overlooked indirect effects of local shocks could inform the design of resilient food supply chains and effective crisis responses.
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This is a summary of: Laber, M. et al. Shock propagation from the Russia–Ukraine conflict on international multilayer food production network determines global food availability. Nat. Food https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-023-00771-4 (2023).
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Indirect effects of the Russia–Ukraine conflict have an impact on global food availability. Nat Food 4, 550–551 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-023-00786-x
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