Around the World in Eight Commodities delves into some of the planet’s most critical commodities, exploring the complex challenges they face and the innovative solutions being implemented around the globe.

In this episode, we’re taking a look into wheat, a cereal crop that’s been cultivated in numerous countries for thousands of years. It remains a staple for many people today in the form of bread, pasta, cereal and many other foodstuffs. 

Featuring:

• Abate Feyissa Senbeta, doctoral student studying wheat, Ethiopia
• Takayuki Hagiwara, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), India