Thai farmers guard rice harvests - 06 April 2008
- 12 years ago
The cost of rice, one of the world's most basic foods, is rising fast and with it, discontent.
The World Bank has warned that 33 countries face potential social unrest because of spiralling food prices.
In terms of rice, the sky-rocketing cost comes despite record harvests.
As Paul Allen reports, farmers in Thailand are now going to extreme measures to protect their crops.
The World Bank has warned that 33 countries face potential social unrest because of spiralling food prices.
In terms of rice, the sky-rocketing cost comes despite record harvests.
As Paul Allen reports, farmers in Thailand are now going to extreme measures to protect their crops.