In 2026, the intersection of energy and agriculture has become a primary front for national security. While the Strait of Hormuz blockade is often viewed as a simple fuel supply
The writer shares that amid the conflict in the Middle East, an Al Jazeera report on March 18 revealed that most fertiliser factories in Bangladesh have reportedly been forced to
Arada Fuangtong, director-general of the Department of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Commerce, said the department had been closely monitoring the fighting
By PRIME SARMIENTO in Hong Kong | China Daily Surging fertilizer prices are raising concerns over food security across Asia as the same geopolitical shock rattling energy markets
Rising shipping costs slow down new rice export deals as regional conflict affects maritime routes. INDIA – India, the world’s largest rice exporter, is facing delays in new
Story by Reported by Ankita Tiwari Key takeaways: The conflict in the Middle East is beginning to disrupt food supply chains as ships avoid the Strait of Hormuz, a critical
OV News Desk The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is beginning to exert significant pressure on the global economy, affecting trade flows, energy supplies, and food
By Susan Reidy MUMBAI, INDIA — Nearly 400,000 tonnes of Indian basmati rice is stuck at ports and in transit as freight rates have more than doubled since the United States and
India’s basmati rice trade is facing renewed uncertainty as escalating tensions in West Asia disrupt logistics, inflate freight and insurance costs, and threaten payments