War and climate squeeze global rice supply, prices likely to rise
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Due to fertilizer shortages and soaring fuel costs caused by the Iran war, and the impact of the El Niño phenomenon, rice cultivation areas in Asian countries are shrinking, and global rice supply is expected to tighten. This could lead to soaring rice prices, potentially burdening households, especially in Asia and Africa.