Anyone who thinks that farming problems are just a local problem is not paying attention. We're all in this together as we are now so painfully discovering as food costs skyrocket. The EU deserves praise for this impressive move.
The European Commission has backed a plan to give 1bn euros (£800m) of unspent EU farm subsidies in aid to African farmers.
The cash could help farmers boost output, thereby tackling food shortages and soaring prices.
The money has been allocated to the EU agriculture budget, but not spent.
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