Food and Agriculture Organization & Iran

Food and Agriculture Organization: The Food and Agriculture Organization reported that world food prices climbed in April to their highest in more than three years, driven by vegetable oils, and also raised its 2025 global cereal production estimate.

Iran: The Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz are cited as major factors driving up vegetable oil prices and contributing to global food price increases.

Food and Agriculture Organization: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) provides expert analysis on the impact of rising input costs on farmers and global food security.

Iran: The war in Iran is the primary cause of disruptions in global markets, leading to soaring energy and fertilizer prices and affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Food and Agriculture Organization: The Food and Agriculture Organization reported the lowest on-record production of staple crops in Somalia during the October-December rainy season.

Iran: The Iran war is contributing to rising fuel prices, which in turn increases the cost of imports for Somalia, worsening its economic situation during the drought.

Food and Agriculture Organization: The Food and Agriculture Organization reported a rise in global food prices for March, attributing it to the Middle East conflict and higher energy costs. It also warned of further increases if the conflict persists.

Food and Agriculture Organization: The Food and Agriculture Organization is engaged with the International Monetary Fund on food security concerns, particularly regarding the delivery of fertilizers.