United Nations: Strait of Hormuz Disruption Could Trigger Global Food Price Crisis Within a Year The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned that the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global food price crisis within six to 12 months. In a report released on Wednesday, May 20, the agency described the situation as the beginning of “a systemic agrifood shock” requiring immediate action by governments and farmers to stabilize fertilizer supplies, shipping routes and agricultural production. [1] The warning comes amid a U.S.-Israeli military conflict with Iran that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz…

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