Fertiliser price surge amid Iran conflict could expand China’s global influence in food supply chains

Fertiliser price surge amid Iran conflict could expand China’s global influence in food supply chains

  • March 31, 2026

Rising fertiliser prices triggered by disruptions in the Middle East are creating new geopolitical dynamics, with China emerging as a potential stabilising force in global agricultural supply chains. The conflict involving Iran has significantly affected exports from the Persian Gulf, a key source

Be a Potato What a Humble Crop Teaches Us About Resilience in Uncertain Times

Be a Potato What a Humble Crop Teaches Us About Resilience in Uncertain Times

  • December 31, 2025

A Familiar Presence at the Table As 2025 draws to a close, many families around the world are gathering to reflect on a year marked by uncertainty, disruption, and adjustment. Amid these moments, one food quietly appears on dinner tables across cultures and

India’s Rice Exports Brace for Price Pressure as Trump Signals Possible New Tariffs

India’s Rice Exports Brace for Price Pressure as Trump Signals Possible New Tariffs

  • December 26, 2025

India’s position as the world’s largest rice exporter is facing renewed uncertainty after President Donald Trump signalled that higher tariffs on Indian rice imports could be imposed, raising concerns about price pressures and wider trade implications. Trump has accused India of dumping rice