With the exception of clothing and shelter as the basic necessities of life, food remains the most vital because of its centrality to human existence. It is a known fact that the ruthless expedition for food has shaped human history, provoking wars, driving migration and underpinning the growth of nations. The recent escalation of food prices call for sober reflection, owing to the fact that the globe is facing a worsening food crisis period unseen in the last 30 years and the potential of leading to catastrophe. The discussion of this vital issue has taken a centre stage among world leaders, thereby increasing concern about the world’s ability to feed its 6.5 billion people, to avert world-wide unrest and political instability as reported in Egypt, Cameron, Burkina Faso, Cote d Ivoire, Senegal and Mauritania and other nations.

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