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FAO launches new Food Price Index for September 2012
Rome, 6 September 2012- FAO Director-General, José Graziano da Silva, introduced the September 2012 FAO Food Price Index and the latest FAO Cereal Supply and Demand Brief, during a Press Conference held today at FAO headquarters. The August Index rebounded sharply after three months of decline.

1. Mr. José Graziano da Silva, Director-General of FAO, during the press conference.
"There is no reason for panic but we need to remain vigilant on food prices".
Graziano announces a meeting of the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS), next 15 October, in Rome.
9min. 18sec.

2. David Hallam, Director, Trade and Markets division (FAO)
"Food prices stabilize in August".
10min. 51sec.

3. Jomo Sundaram, Assistant Director-General, Economic and Social Development Department (FAO)
"Crying crisis prematurely can lead to adverse consequences, it is, therefore, important that responsible leadership be exercised".
4min. 19sec.
Tema(s): Conferencia de prensa
Realizador: FAO
 
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