Bangladesh stops rice subsidy program amidst sky-high prices: In Bangladesh there are mounting fears of a famine after the government stopped providing subsidized rice this week. Prices of all essential goods have almost doubled this year, putting staple food well out of reach of millions of people. Adding to the suffering is the fact rice storehouses are not releasing their stock in attempt to maximize their profit.  As Michael Leung reports, the government wants people to eat potatoes as a solution to the crisis.

Urban and Organic farming a way out of the food shortage crisis in the Philippines: With rice prices hitting record highs, tensions are rising across the Philippines.  As part of its efforts to cut wastage and consumption, the government has urged restaurants to offer their customers the option of having just half the rice they normally get. However, NGO groups say the root causes of the crisis need to be addressed. Madonna Virola meets with a group who believe returning to organic urban farming is one way out of crisis.

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