Ukraine warRussia's grain deal exit to gradually hit Asia food supplies
El Nino weather cycle of greater concern now as rice production slumps
A combine harvests wheat in a field near Luhansk in Russian-controlled Ukraine on July 18. © Reuters
NATSUMI KAWASAKI, Nikkei staff writer
TOKYO -- Russia's termination of the Black Sea grain deal is set to put pressure on food supplies across Asia, already hit by high temperatures triggered by the El Nino weather cycle and climate change. But experts say the impact will be gradual, rather than a quick shock.