Drought doubles price of barley in six weeks

Article reports that the price of barley, an important feed grain for the European livestock industry, has more than doubled in six weeks from June to August 2010 in response to the drought affecting Russia and Ukraine, prompting fears of increases in the cost of meat and poultry.

ESO: Background information: Wheat prices ease after Russia predicts stable exports http://www.europeansources.info/record/wheat-prices-ease-after-russia-predicts-stable-exports/

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