From surplus to strain: world rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino - Reuters
From surplus to strain: world rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino Reuters
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Key People
No people linked to this story
Locations
All Coverage
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxObXhRRDdPYUtROHRKeDAtNG5zcHQzRFAwVXpSQTZQQjlBbTNPeGVMdjJCNVV6Z3dMbnN3dTdFdTl3eFZMYms4Q0tQTTVEeEZEUjRrblFrMUMwbXpVZmRnZ3A0MVNNTDJuVlJTRUFwVExxNGVBQ3JyQVc5Z2F3a21JLTcyZkdfcEs2dkJlZ2F0cDF4SmViaWYyRktWbkF1SWE4NVlJUXEzZXY3STBrblgwMDRjd2NtSktqX0E?oc=5" target="_blank">From surplus to strain: world rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Rice supply is expected to fall this year as farmers cut planting acreage across Asia due to fertilizer shortages and soaring fuel costs from the Iran war, with an emerging El Nino also set to squeeze output of the world's most consumed staple.
Rice supply is expected to fall in 2026 as farmers cut planting acreage across Asia because of fertilizer shortages and soaring fuel costs from the Iran war, with an emerging El Nino also set to squeeze output of the world’s most consumed staple.
The article discusses how heat, including the effects of El Nino, is making it harder to grow crops effectively, posing a threat to global food supply.
Forecasts for the strongest El Niño in a decade promise hotter, drier weather across Asia in the second half of 2026, hitting crops and food supplies while farmers grapple with fertilizer shortages and costly fuel caused by the Iran war.
Rice supply is expected to fall this year as farmers cut planting acreage across Asia due to fertilizer shortages and soaring fuel costs from the Iran war, with an emerging El Nino also set to squeeze output of the world's most consumed staple.
Rice supply is expected to fall this year as farmers cut planting acreage across Asia due to fertilizer shortages and soaring fuel costs from the Iran war, with an emerging El Nino also set to squeeze output of the world's most consumed staple.
Rice supply is expected to fall this year as farmers cut planting acreage across Asia due to fertilizer shortages and soaring fuel costs from the Iran war, with an emerging El Nino also set to squeeze output of the world's most consumed staple.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Russia says Ukrainian attacks are pushing up global food prices, causing grain shortages - Reuters
Russia says Ukrainian attacks are pushing up global food prices, causing grain shortages Reuters
August 12, 2026 at 01:54 PMBattered by war, Iran’s rulers wary of more economic pain and unrest if US tightens pressure - Reuters
Battered by war, Iran’s rulers wary of more economic pain and unrest if US tightens pressure Reuters
August 17, 2026 at 08:52 PMIran war a boon for China's e-trucks, fuelling export surge - Reuters
Iran war a boon for China's e-trucks, fuelling export surge Reuters
August 14, 2026 at 10:18 PMUS eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade as oil supply shortfall deepens - Reuters
US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade as oil supply shortfall deepens Reuters
August 13, 2026 at 10:01 PMHow will Latin America's super El Niño affect the top food-exporting region? - Reuters
How will Latin America's super El Niño affect the top food-exporting region? Reuters
August 13, 2026 at 06:41 PMMost Gulf markets ease as Iran tensions, Hormuz shipping disruptions weigh - Reuters
Most Gulf markets ease as Iran tensions, Hormuz shipping disruptions weigh Reuters
August 17, 2026 at 01:12 PM