Iran war pressures Thailand farmers and global food supply
Farmers in Thailand and other parts of Asia are skipping a planting season as higher prices for fuel, fertilizer and other essentials make it harder to turn a profit.The pressure is being linked to the Iran war, according to the supplied report.The row says the cost of key farm inputs has risen enough to change planting decisions.It does not give a figure for how many farmers are affected or how widespread the disruption is.The immediate consequence is a risk of lower output if fields are left unplanted for a season.That raises concern about knock-on effects for food availability and prices... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 10:30 LONDON
