The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has warned of the risk of a significant rise in food prices this year if the maritime transport of agricultural production factors through the Strait of Hormuz is not resumed quickly. According to the FAO, between 20% and 45% of exports of essential production factors for the agri-food sector, such as fertilizers and energy, depend on this maritime route. The prolonged interruption could compromise access to these resources, with a direct impact on global agricultural production. FAO Chief Economist Maximo Torero emphasized that "time is running out," highlighting that agricultural calendars place poorer countries at greater risk of scarcity and rising prices of production factors. The official further warned that "the last thing we want is a reduction in harvests and an increase in commodity prices and food inflation next year." According to the organization, the current situation could lead farmers to reduce the ...