Geopolitical issues are impacting agriculture at a rapid rate. World issues are out of farmer’s and rancher’s control, but they definitely still have an impact on farm businesses. It’s necessary to understand what is happening around the world to make more informed decisions for higher profit or risk mitigation. Join Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and Jacob Shapiro, geopolitical analyst with Cognitive Investments and Perch Perspectives, in a monthly discussion as they analyse current events around the world and how they could affect agriculture both now and in the future.
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From Hormuz to AI, competing forces are driving the global economy | Frontlines, June 2026
Editor’s note: This episode of Frontlines was recorded June 5, 2026. Despite the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz and rising concerns over global energy supplies, financial markets continue to signal confidence, creating what geopolitical analyst Jacob Shapiro of…
Hormuz chokehold raises stakes for energy, fertilizer, and global food prices | Frontlines, May 2026
The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz is no longer a hypothetical risk—it’s a live disruption with real consequences for global energy, fertilizer, and food systems. In this episode of Frontlines, Jacob Shapiro of Bespoke Group joins RealAgriculture’s Shaun…
Frontlines: Escalation in Iran conflict could trigger pandemic-level disruption to global economy
Escalating conflict in the Middle East is raising serious concerns about global energy flows, economic stability, and the broader geopolitical order—issues that could have downstream impacts on Canadian agriculture and trade. In this Frontlines episode, Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture and…
Frontlines: What the U.S.–Iran conflict could mean for oil, fertilizer, and farm economics
The sudden and serious military action in the Middle East is raising new questions about energy markets, trade flows, and input costs — all factors that can quickly ripple into agriculture. In this Frontlines episode recorded Monday, March 9, RealAgriculture’s…
Frontlines: From trade partner to pressure point — Canada's evolving leverage with Trump
Canada’s relationship with the United States is entering a far more consequential phase than a typical trade dispute, and how Ottawa responds could reshape North American geopolitics for years. On this episode of the Frontlines podcast, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney is…