Food awakening: Iran’s ripple effect

The Iran conflict and blockades in the Strait of Hormuz are slowing supply not just of fuel, but food and fertiliser. Geophysics could worsen the approaching hunger crisis: an El Niño weather event is predicted for this year. Anti-conversion laws are resulting in horrific scenes at Christian burial sites in India. And why Britain’s vets are struggling.

Guests and host:

• Catherine Brahic, environment editor • Avantika Chilkoti, global business writer • Kira Huju, Asia correspondent • Carla Subirana, news desk editor • Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:

• Iran conflict, oil, food crisis, fertilisers, El Niño • India, Hindu nationalism, Christian conversions, Modi • Britain, pets, vets

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