Severe global food crisis could come within the year, says UN agency
The UN agency warns of a potential severe global food crisis within the year. The Chief Economist at the Food and Agriculture Organization cites the war in Iran as a significant factor affecting fertilizer supply. This disruption could lead to widespread food shortages.
- ▪The war in Iran is impacting global fertilizer supplies.
- ▪Maximo Torero is the Chief Economist at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- ▪A food crisis could emerge within the next year due to these supply issues.
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World Severe global food crisis could come within the year, says UN agency May 23, 20265:30 PM ET By Henry Larson , Adrian Florido , Michael Levitt Severe global food crisis could come within the year, says UN agency Listen · 3:44 3:44 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5829924/nx-s1-9783132" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Maximo Torero, Chief Economist at The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, warns that the war in Iran is choking the global supply of fertilizer and a food crisis could follow within a year. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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