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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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FoodNavigator: What does the Iran war mean for the global food sector?

Ongoing tensions in Iran could disrupt supply routes and drive volatility across key food commodities such as rice and meat.

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AgtechNavigator: Top 10 innovations, startups, and industry trends

AgtechNavigator highlights the most-read stories of the month, covering breakthrough innovations, rising startups, and the trends shaping the future of farming.

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RURAL 21: Intensive grazing and soil fertility favour growth of non-native plants

A global study has revealed the conditions under which non-native plants thrive in the world’s many dryland regions and the factors that limit their spread.

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IOPSCIENCE: How crop imports affect drought risk of conflict-affected countries

The study analyzes the drought risk affecting food security in 23 conflict-affected countries, integrating both domestic agricultural production and imports.  

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UNITED NATIONS: The Right to Food, Finance and National Action Plans

In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, Michael Fakhri, proposes a method to develop national action plans on the right to food within existing budgets..

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FiBL: The World of Organic Agriculture 2026

The 27th edition of “The World of Organic Agriculture”, published by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL and IFOAM – Organics International, offers a comprehensive review of recent developments.

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