The Iran War’s Ongoing Impact on Agriculture in Developing Nations

Farmers in a droughtstricken field in Yemen struggle to cultivate crops as rising prices and supply chain disruptions from the Iran War threaten their livelihoods.

Farmers in countries like Yemen and Afghanistan are facing severe challenges as the war has led to skyrocketing prices for essential commodities. For instance, the price of wheat has surged by over 30% since the conflict intensified in early 2023, forcing many smallholder farmers to abandon their fields due to unaffordable costs. This situation echoes … Read more