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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 7 MIN

How the war in the Middle East is triggering concerns over food security

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The war in the Middle East, and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has triggered what experts describe as one of the most significant energy crises in decades. But oil and gas are not the only vital resources that are impacted. The war has also severely disrupted the flow of fertiliser from the Middle East, triggering concerns over the impacts on local food production and food security.

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