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Worsening El Nino Threatens Asia With Drought, Potentially Raising Food Prices Globally

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23 September 2026

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operational-macro

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Foodtech

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Asia-Pacific

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Fusion42 · 23 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The worsening El Nino is forecasted to cause droughts in Asia, which may lead to higher food prices worldwide due to supply disruptions.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Foodtech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Food producers and agtech founders in Asia need to brace for drought-driven supply shocks that could open demand for climate-resilient farming solutions. Elevated prices will pressure supply chains and create new opportunities for drought mitigation technologies.

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