Tag: food security
US Farmers Face Spring Planting Squeeze as Hormuz Closure Strands Global Fertilizer Trade
The director-general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization warned on May 7 that disruptions...
Iran War Drives Up Food Prices and Supply Chain Costs in Canada
As the Iran war pushes up oil prices, trucking costs rise, and supply chains come under pressure, supermarket...
US Government Shutdown to Interrupt Food Assistance in November; Virginia Declares State of Emergency
On Thursday, Oct. 23, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced a statewide emergency to address...
Somalia on the Verge of Officially Declaring Famine as Millions Struggle to Feed Themselves
Around 7.1 million people in Somalia are currently struggling with hunger as the country reels under...
1,000 Year Mega-Drought in US, War in Ukraine Threaten Food Security Across the Globe
Following a historically hot and dry summer in 2021 combined with sparse snowfall during the 2021-2022...