Middle East crisis impacts agricultural commodities

Rising tensions in the Middle East could impact grain, oilseed and fertiliser markets

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Middle East crisis impacts agricultural commodities

Renewed tensions in the Middle East are once again driving volatility in global energy markets, according to AHDB. On Friday (June 13), Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, prompting...

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