伊朗战争冲击,阿肯色州农民损失至少3.43亿美元

持续的伊朗战争已给阿肯色州农业造成至少3.43亿美元的经济损失。据《Talk Business & Politics》10月5日报道,战争导致的能源价格上涨、化肥与运输成本飙升,以及农产品出口通道受阻,多重压力叠加使该州农民处境艰难。阿肯色州是美国重要的水稻、大豆与棉花产区,农业在其经济中占据举足轻重的地位。州农业部门表示,正在评估向受影响农户提供援助的方案,并呼吁联邦政府出台针对农业的纾困措施。农业经济学家警告,若冲突长期化,该州农业损失可能进一步扩大。
Iran War Costs Arkansas Farmers at Least $343 Million
The ongoing Iran war has cost Arkansas farmers at least $343 million in economic losses. According to Talk Business & Politics on October 5, war-driven energy price hikes, soaring fertilizer and transport costs, and blocked farm export routes have combined to squeeze the state's growers. Arkansas is a major U.S. producer of rice, soybeans and cotton, and agriculture is central to its economy. The state agriculture department said it is evaluating aid options for affected farmers and urging federal relief measures for agriculture. Agricultural economists warn losses could grow if the conflict drags on.
图片来源:阿肯色州农场实景(美国农业部),公有领域

