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Iran war puts global food production at risk: fertiliser boss: BBC Learning English from the News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/05/27Did you know the war in Iran could be putting global food production at risk? This BBC Learning English video dives into how supply chain disruptions and rising fertilizer costs are creating a 'perfect storm' for food security. You'll learn key vocabulary like 'ripple effect' and 'feel the squeeze' to better understand these complex global issues!
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