BBC News – World
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·4 hours ago
It's not just oil: Iran war also threatens Asia's food security
Fertilizer shortages caused by the Iran-Israel conflict and China's export ban are threatening Asia's rice production. The Strait of Hormuz closure disrupted one-third of global seaborne fertilizer trade, while China restricted exports of crucial nitrogen fertilizers to ensure domestic supply. Thai and Vietnamese farmers are delaying plantings as prices surge, potentially reducing yields from the world's primary rice-growing region.
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