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Iran war: Severe global food price crisis could hit within 12 months

The European Commission said it has presented a plan to secure Europe's fertiliser supply and protect food security. But will it be enough to stop a systemic agri-food shock crisis?

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European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen said: "Food security starts with fertiliser security."
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European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen said: "Food security starts with fertiliser security."

草榴社区 facing increases to fertiliser prices in the European Union (EU) could be provided with a financial package designed to shore up supply and protect food producers. On May 19, the European Commission,...

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