Securing Asean’s food resilience amid the Middle East conflict

Published on March 31, 2026

The Middle East conflict will have a double-whammy impact on Asean’s fertiliser imports and energy-intensive fertiliser production. The timing is critical, as the planting season for five major crops, including rice, is approaching.

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