ELZUBI also pointed to the significant impact of multiple marketing layers and intermediaries, which often inflate the final consumer price. “There is usually a wide gap between the price farmers ....

Sharp Surge in Food and Fertilizer Prices (Estimated Figures): 1. Food prices: Wheat +115%, Corn +100%, FAO Index +46%. 2. Fertilizer prices: Urea +170%, Phosphate +128%. 3. Regional importance: 25–30% ....

ELZUBI on Al-Mamlaka: Global Markets on the Brink of Famine Fertilizer Production and Trade: • Iran produces around 4.5–5 million tons of urea annually. • Gulf countries produce 18 million ....

ELZUBI stressed that achieving sustainable food security requires integrated policies, including expanding investment in modern irrigation technologies, developing high-yield crop varieties, and supporting the livestock sector by controlling feed costs ....

From France 24 ELZUBI warns: The world’s food is at the mercy of conflict War affects not only the battlefronts, but also supply chains, energy prices, and both global and ....

Between temporary flexibility and long-term vision, international food security expert Dr. Fadel ELZUBI explained that short-term flexibility (allowing up to 10% breakage at the port of arrival for a period ....

The war affects not only the battlefronts, but also supply chains, energy prices, and global and regional food security. Rising fuel and shipping costs are reshaping global food prices, especially ....

ELZUBI to Radio Al-Balad: Jordan’s grain reserves are secure for 10 months, but prices remain the biggest challenge ....

The key lesson from this compound crisis is that food security is no longer a local or regional issue—it is tied to the security of global maritime routes. The Strait ....

ELZUBI also noted that technology is entering the frontlines of this struggle. Smart agriculture, crop improvement techniques, and advanced storage can reduce waste and boost local production, helping to ease ....

Restrictions on oil and gas trade are increasing, raising maritime shipping insurance costs and discouraging investment in productive agriculture. With the sharp rise in fuel and transport prices, global food ....

Sanctions and monetary and fiscal policies can alter trade flows; food security can be enhanced by diversifying food sources, investing in smart agriculture, and developing stockpiles. ....