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FINANCIAL TIMES: Inflation hits the stomach, again

Amid escalating tensions with Iran, a new global food crisis looms, driven by rising fertiliser costs and supply disruptions that could severely impact food security worldwide.

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FAO: Good Practices for Sustainable Biodiversity Management in Agriculture in West Africa

Faced with growing challenges from climate change and biodiversity loss, the AME ACP 3 project aims to strengthen the sound management of biodiversity for food and agriculture, as well as.

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MOTHER JONES: The Other Iran War Crisis: It’s Threatening Global Food Supplies

Up until the end of February, a steady flow of ships bound for destinations across the world passed daily through the Strait of Hormuz. The region’s oil and gas production.

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THE FINANCIAL TIMES: Iran Lets Grain Ships Through Hormuz to Shore Up Food Supply

Iran has allowed a limited number of cargo ships carrying grains and other agricultural goods through the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war with the US and.

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LE MONDE: The Likely Return of El Niño Raises Concerns About Worsening Climate Crisis

This natural phenomenon has an 80% chance of occurring in the fall. It leads to rising global temperatures and extreme weather events in many regions around the world.

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IPES FOOD: Head in the Cloud

The report challenges the often idealized promise of digital agriculture. It calls for rethinking agricultural innovation by building solutions from field realities and farmers’ experiences rather than relying solely on.

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AGTECHNAVIGATOR: Iran War — Middle East Conflict Raises Uncertainty for the 2026 Growing Season

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is increasing concerns about the global agricultural supply chain. All eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz, as disruptions could impact fertilizer flows.

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FINANCIAL TIMES: Not All Ultra-Processed Foods Are the Same — What Next for the Food Industry?

Two recent books argue for a more nuanced perspective on ultra-processed foods. They highlight industrial innovations and appealing alternatives to meat, while stressing that lessons from the past regarding nutrition.

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BLOOMBERG: Fuel Shortages From War Begin to Threaten Global Food Supply

Food crops are becoming increasingly vulnerable to the energy supply crunch caused by the war in the Middle East. Farmers are facing a shortage of fuel needed to operate essential.

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THE GUARDIAN: Gulf shipping crisis threatens food price shock

The global fertiliser supply chain could face significant disruption if the effective closure by Iran of the Strait of Hormuz persists, raising concerns among analysts about crop production and global.

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