The escalating conflict in the Middle East has re-centered international politics as a risk factor for agricultural planning, specifically influencing the costs of essential products like oil and fertilizers. Traditionally, decisions were largely based on global market supply and demand, climate considerations, and economic conditions, but these geopolitical tensions are now complicating the landscape further. In this context, agricultural leaders at Expoagro warned against viewing rising prices in commodities as purely beneficial for Argentina, highlighting the interconnectedness of these factors.