Food Crisis
Coverage of Food Crisis in the Nexus archive.
- US-Iran war pushing millions into food crisis, warns UN
The US-Iran war is exacerbating a food crisis, pushing millions into hardship as food prices rise sharply in multiple countries, according to the World Food Programme (WFP).
- Severe global food crisis could come within the year, says UN agency
Maximo Torero, Chief Economist at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, warns that the war in Iran is disrupting global fertilizer supplies, potentially leading to a severe food crisis within a year.
- Fears of food crisis mount in Africa
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran war are triggering food crisis fears across Africa, with tens of millions at risk. Small-scale farmers face critical shortages of diesel and fertilizer that could cause them to miss planting seasons. The UN has warned of possible famines as countries struggle with reduced aid and supply chain disruptions.
- Nations Race to Secure Enough Fertilizer and Prevent Food Crisis
Nations are racing to secure enough fertilizer to prevent a potential food crisis. The global effort aims to ensure food supply stability amid rising concerns over agricultural resources.