The FAO yesterday asked for financial support for a voucher system to help farmers in poor countries buy seeds and fertilisers, both of which are rising in price, in an effort to boost local production.

• 联合国粮农组织昨日呼吁各方为一项“优惠券制度”提供财务支持，帮助贫困国家的农民购买种子和化肥（这两项产品的价格都在上涨），努力提高当地粮食产量。