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🌾 🌍 🚜 JPMorgan warns a massive global food supply crisis could begin next year as fertilizer shortages tighten agricultural supply. JPMorgan is the latest institutional research desk to warn that the next global food crisis may already be taking shape, driven by what its analysts describe as the "Five Ws": War, Weather, Warehousing, Water, and Waste. In a new report titled Food Security Is National Security: A Compounding Storm, a team led by London-based senior global economist Nora Szentivanyi warned that disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz and the emergence of a potentially historic El Niño could weaken crop yields, constrain agricultural production, and keep food inflation elevated through the first half of 2027. "Successive shocks since COVID have compounded, eroding food production capacity and keeping food price pressures elevated into 2027," Szentivanyi said, warning that "this is not a short-lived shock; it has reduced the likelihood of near-term disinflation, and the food inflation cycle is likely to exert pressure through 1H27." She expects global food inflation to accelerate from 2.8% in the first half of 2026 to 5% in the first half of next year. The warning comes despite a modest improvement in hunger statistics. About 645 million people faced hunger in 2025, down roughly 43 million from 2022. Yet 2.1 billion people, or 25.8% of the global population, still experienced moderate or severe food insecurity. Szentivanyi outlined the most immediate vulnerability: fertilizer. She noted, "Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the coming super El Niño are adding to fertilizer and food price pressures." She said that "crop and price effects are still building and agricultural impacts lag the oceanic peak by 6 to 12 months." Szentivanyi warned that this year's energy shock could roughly double the inflationary impact of a super El Niño, lifting global food CPI by about 1.5 percentage points, compared with the historical .7-point increase. Food inflation is projected to reach a 5% annualized rate in the first half of 2027, adding .6 percentage points to headline inflation and slowing full-year disinflation by .3 points. "Exposure is concentrated in South and Southeast Asia, including rice, sugar, and coffee; West Africa, including cocoa; and parts of East and Southern Africa," the analyst said, adding, "EM bears the brunt of El Niño. The largest food inflation responses are concentrated in EM Asia and Latin America, where weather-sensitive agriculture plays a larger role in economic activity, and food carries a higher weight in consumption baskets. India, Colombia, Indonesia, Brazil, Taiwan, and Korea emerge as among the most sensitive economies"” Furthermore, China has been stockpiling food, fertilizer, energy, and industrial metals. While the West has strategic oil reserves (quickly draining to offset the loss of Gulf supplies), it lacks a meaningful fertilizer buffer. With the Hormuz chokepoint still disrupted, crop conditions deteriorating, and export controls spreading, Szentivanyi suggests that the next inflation shock may emerge not at the gas pump, as seen earlier this year, but potentially in the grocery aisle next year. This comes as the UN Food and Agriculture Organization's global food price index climbed to a three-year high in July. Bank of America analyst Robert Ohmes recently warned that another food price spike could arrive in supermarkets this fall. He said that grocery inflation "may be on the way," citing a blended index of wages, diesel, and commodity costs. https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/wont-be-short-lived-jpmorgan-warns-next-global-food-crisis-could-erupt-next-year

More than 300,000 healthy teenagers were given second Covid doses in New Zealand after officials were given advice warning about the risk of myocarditis but kept the public in the dark. https://www.noticer.news/new-zealand-teens-covid-second-dose-myocarditis/ Follow: @NoticerNews

⁨📷⁩ ⁨📣 COUNCIL WATCH ACTION HUB – THIS THURSDAY Ever wondered who actually makes the decisions at your local council? Why are there so many committees? What can your councillor actually do? And where do you go when you want to influence a local decision? Join us this Thursday at 8pm for our next Council Watch Action Hub with local governance expert Kathryn Ennis-Carter. We'll unpack how councils, committees and other local governance bodies work… and how understanding the structure can help you know where and how to have your say. 💬 Bring your questions for Kathryn, or submit them ahead of time here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/TJB2021LtdVFF/CouncilWatchActionHubQuestions 📅 Thursday 20 August ⏰ 8pm 💻 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rj3qypw-QlK4gAv9M6iRVA

🚨 THEY KNEW. THEN 311,257 TEENS GOT DOSE TWO. Government officials and Vaccine Ministers had been advised about the increased myocarditis risk following the second Covid shot in young people. The public wasn’t told. Then 311,257 New Zealand teenagers received dose two. That’s around 78% of the entire 12–17 age group. 🔥 MAKE THIS THE BIGGEST STORY IN THE COUNTRY. SHARE THIS VIDEO EVERYWHERE. 📌 Stay across this story: www.rcrdailynews.com 📖 The People’s Report: www.thepeoplesreport.co.nz 📖 The People’s Position: www.thepeoplesposition.co.nz #RCRMedia

🧠 Mastering Your Mindset 🧠 Does your internal dialogue ever feel like it's running on autopilot? Have you ever wondered why simply "thinking positive" doesn't always work? Join Maree Buscke and life coach Aaron McLoughlin for an insightful RCR Lifestyle Webinar exploring practical mindset strategies that can help you strengthen your "mental muscle," better understand your thoughts and emotions, and take back greater emotional control. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques, Aaron will share practical tools designed to help you move beyond unhelpful thinking patterns and thrive. 📅 Wednesday 12 August 🕗 8:00pm NZT 👉 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4517859760112/WN_09qNb3sKTjC62YHv2zerpA #RCRMedia

TONIGHT AT 8PM! 📻 RFRN August Meet-Up: Ready to Get Started? Thinking about getting a radio but not sure where to start? Already have one but want to understand how to get better range & performance? Our next RFRN meeting has you covered! 📡 Explore the practical basics of getting started with radio, incl. equipment options, setup & what to consider when choosing your first radio. We'll also look at what affects range and performance… like antennas, terrain, weather & practical setup tips. Linc and Lisa will answer questions raised during our recent RFRN webinar so this is a great opportunity to get answers! ❓📻 🎥 Missed the webinar? Watch here: https://odysee.com/@voicesforfreedom:6/2026_06_29_WEBINAR_VFF_LOUNGEEDITION_REBUILDFREE:8 ✨ Get informed. Get connected. Get radio-ready. 🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nfO5MtgKRgeNlXufR-tvOw

TONIGHT AT 8PM! 📣 COUNCIL WATCH ACTION HUB Have your say… but do you know how to make your feedback count? Join us tonight for our next Council Watch Action Hub with local governance expert Kathryn Ennis-Carter. We’ll be looking at Council “Have Your Say” surveys and consultations… how to look beyond the questions, spot what’s really being asked, and give useful feedback. We’ll also put it into practice by working through real council consultation examples together. 🌱 Open to everyone… come along and build your local government know-how! 💻 Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3ed7umTiR_qWaa6Hc3847A Feel free to share with others who may be interested. 😊

📣 COUNCIL WATCH ACTION HUB | THURSDAY 6 AUGUST Have your say… but do you know how to make your feedback count? Join us Thursday at 8pm for our next Council Watch Action Hub with local governance expert Kathryn Ennis-Carter. We’ll be looking at Council “Have Your Say” surveys and consultations… how to look beyond the questions, spot what’s really being asked, and give useful feedback. We’ll also put it into practice by working through real council consultation examples together. 🌱 Open to everyone… come along and build your local government know-how! 📅 Thursday 6 August ⏰ 8pm 💻 Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3ed7umTiR_qWaa6Hc3847A Feel free to share with others who may be interested. 😊

📻 RFRN August Meet-Up: Ready to Get Started? 🗓 Monday 10 August @ 8PM Thinking about getting a radio but not sure where to start? Already have one but want to understand how to get better range & performance? Our next RFRN meeting has you covered! 📡 Explore the practical basics of getting started with radio, incl. equipment options, setup & what to consider when choosing your first radio. We'll also look at what affects range and performance… like antennas, terrain, weather & practical setup tips. Linc and Lisa will answer questions raised during our recent RFRN webinar so this is a great opportunity to get answers! ❓📻 🎥 Missed the webinar? Watch here: https://odysee.com/@voicesforfreedom:6/2026_06_29_WEBINAR_VFF_LOUNGEEDITION_REBUILDFREE:8 ✨ Get informed. Get connected. Get radio-ready. 🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nfO5MtgKRgeNlXufR-tvOw

They told you to take shorter showers. Use LED bulbs. Turn the heater down. Switch the lights off. Then they built warehouses that glow like miniature suns. Makes you wonder. 👉 Stay across the stories behind the headlines with the RCR Bites. BITE-SIZED. NOT BRAIN-DEAD. www.biteme.news #RCRMedia

⁨📷⁩ ⁨🏛️ Council Watch – The Ideologies Shaping Local Government Join Maree Buscke and Kathryn Ennis-Carter on Wednesday 29th July at 8:00pm NZT as they unpack the ideologies influencing decisions in local government. This month's webinar will explore: 🏛️ Iwi partnerships and the role of unelected appointees in council decision-making. 🌏 Climate change policy and the continued use of RCP 8.5 modelling. 📰 A stocktake of the latest developments in local government and what they could mean for communities across New Zealand. If you're concerned about the direction of local government or simply want to better understand the issues shaping council decisions, this is a webinar you won't want to miss. 📅 Wednesday 29th July 🕗 8:00pm NZT 👉 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6117848446689/WN_3EuAvGDgSh-US01IKllRUA⁩

TONIGHT AT 8PM! 🚨 VFF Lounge Edition Webinar 🚨Roadside Drug Testing, the India FTA & More Join VFF Co-founders Alia Bland and Claire Deeks for our next VFF Lounge Edition webinar, with special guests joining the discussion throughout the evening. This month's discussion will cover: 🚗 Roadside Drug Testing 🤝 The New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) 📰 Other important current affairs shaping New Zealand Our special guests will bring additional insight and perspectives as the conversation unfolds, making for another informative and engaging evening. Bring your questions and join a down-to-earth conversation about the issues affecting New Zealanders. 👉 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8117848432674/WN_mIaSqeudQ62c3R2z9_nVfA Alia & Claire

🚨 VFF Lounge Edition Webinar 🚨Roadside Drug Testing, the India FTA & More Join VFF Co-founders Alia Bland and Claire Deeks for our next VFF Lounge Edition webinar on Monday 27th July at 8:00pm NZT, with special guests joining the discussion throughout the evening. This month's discussion will cover: 🚗 Roadside Drug Testing 🤝 The New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) 📰 Other important current affairs shaping New Zealand Our special guests will bring additional insight and perspectives as the conversation unfolds, making for another informative and engaging evening. Bring your questions and join a down-to-earth conversation about the issues affecting New Zealanders. 📅 Monday 27th July 🕗 8:00pm NZT 👉 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8117848432674/WN_mIaSqeudQ62c3R2z9_nVfA Alia & Claire

🌿 Lifestyle Webinar: Busting Common Myths in Health 🩺 Is cholesterol really the villain? Is more exercise always better? Can a "normal" thyroid test miss part of the picture? 🤔 Join host Natalie Cutler-Welsh and writer, speaker and natural health practitioner Karen Creighton as they separate fact from fiction and explore some of the most common myths and misconceptions about our health. Discover what your body may really be trying to tell you and learn practical ways to better support your wellbeing. 📅 Wednesday 22nd July 🕗 8:00pm NZT 💬 Bring your questions for the live Q&A! 🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8917840798258/WN_CRYaT2LPSRmXz55EAyZQrA #RCRMedia

⁨⁨🚗 ROADSIDE DRUG TESTING IS NOW OPERATING NATIONWIDE Do you know what to expect if you’re stopped and asked to take a roadside drug test? Our new guide explains the roadside drug-testing process in New Zealand, what the tests look for, what happens if a test is positive, and other important information you need to know. 📥 Download the guide and keep it handy, save it to your phone, or print a copy to have on hand. Knowledge is power, especially when new laws and testing procedures affect everyday New Zealanders. 👉 Read and download the guide here: https://www.voicesforfreedom.co.nz/blog/roadside-drug-testing-in-new-zealand/ 📲 Please share this with your family, friends and wider networks so more people know what to expect.⁩

“The reality is our country is in a disastrous state. We have lost trust in all of our institutions, public and private. You’ve got to reform the state sector to start with. You've got to make sure the Government intervenes where there are monopoly cartels.” - Michael Laws, NZ First candidate speaking at the NZ First Convention in Auckland. #RCRMedia

RCR’s Jack Ryan is at the NZ First Convention in Auckland as the party launches their 2026 election campaign. Stay tuned for more content. #RCRMedia

🇦🇺 "I think when you can laugh about something, that's when you can really move on." - Lisa Jane Spencer, Australian Comedian & Satirist @LisaJaneSpencer 🇦🇺 For Lisa Jane Spencer, comedy isn't about avoiding difficult subjects - it's about confronting them. She argues that if we can't laugh about something, it's often because we haven't dealt with it. Can comedy help people heal and have harder conversations, or are some subjects simply too sensitive for satire? 🎥 Watch here: https://rcr.media/episodes/lisa-jane-simpson-australian-comedian-satirist-can-comedy-still-cross-the-line #RCRMedia

"So yes, deny them the vote, but ultimately we want to progress towards a situation where New Zealand is filled overwhelmingly with New Zealanders." - William McGimpsey Is restricting voting rights enough, or should the immigration debate be about something much bigger? Dieuwe de Boer and William McGimpsey break down the week’s key cultural and political themes. 🎥 Watch here: https://rcr.media/episodes/weekly-roundup-the-battle-over-new-zealands-direction #RCRMedia #TheWeeklyRoundup

🏛 Council Watch: Amalgamation With Maree Buscke and Kathryn Ennis-Carter 🗓 Wednesday 8th July 🕗 8:00pm NZT 🤔 What could local government amalgamation mean for your community? Join Maree Buscke and Kathryn Ennis-Carter as they examine the growing discussion around council amalgamation, along with the establishment of multi-council water entities under the Government's Local Water Done Well reforms. 📌 Topics include: 🏘 Local government amalgamation and its potential impact on communities and representation 💧 The creation of multi-council water entities 🌊 Concerns surrounding entities such as Tiaki Wai and the implications for local water governance 📧 Questions or comments? Email: inbox@rcr.media 🎟 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1917820030616/WN_4RFGP2AlTXqn8q_SsOWkjw ⚠️ This webinar was rescheduled from 24th June to 8th July.