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A looming global food crisis

Why the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is affecting food production and prices.

Fertiliser and fuel shortages, caused by the war in Iran, are already impacting food production globally. We hear from farmers around the world, and explore how the effects could be felt here in the UK. Plus, the Chief Economist of the UN鈥檚 Food and Agriculture Organisation tells us what the global impact of a prolonged war could be.

25 minutes

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Sun 29 Mar 2026 13:00

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  • Sun 29 Mar 2026 13:00