CFA Briefer Global shock, local strain: Philippine agriculture and the US–Iran war

Global shock, local strain: Philippine agriculture and the US – Iran war

This article highlights how rising tensions between the United States and Iran are affecting Philippine agriculture. Despite the distance, disruptions in global energy flows are raising farm costs, tightening supply chains, and increasing food prices, underscoring the country’s reliance on imported fuel, fertilizer, and feed inputs, and exposing vulnerabilities in long-term food system resilience today.

From Farm to Fiber: Philippine Abaca Industry Overview

This article highlights the Philippine abaca industry, a major source of globally traded natural fiber. Known for its strength and versatility, abaca is used in products from ropes to currency paper. Supplying about 87% of global demand, the Philippines remains the leading producer and exporter, reinforcing its strategic role in global fiber markets and industries.