00:00According to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, FAO,
00:04a conflict in the Middle East is already impacting the global food supply.
00:08FAO on a prolonged crisis could directly affect agricultural production
00:13and increase the prices of basic goods.
00:15According to the Organization Food Price Index,
00:18the average price of food increased by 2.4% compared to February 1% more than a year ago.
00:25Despite the moderate increase, the report published on the official FAO website
00:30considers that if the conflict with Iran continues,
00:34there will be direct consequences for the agricultural sector.
00:37FAO's awareness producers may cut impacts, plant less or switch to less fertilizer-intensive crops,
00:44affecting yields, food supply and prices this year and next.
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