Chair of Laois IFA, Henry Burns says it could potentially happen if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Farmers are warning the cost of food will rise if the Strait of Hormuz isn't re-opened soon.
Iran has effectively shut the vital route, causing fuel and fertiliser prices to surge in recent weeks.
About 30% of the world's fertiliser and 20% of the world's oil passes through the Strait.
Henry Burns, Chair of the Laois IFA, says rising fuel costs will also pose as a real threat:
Water Safety Laois Recruiting Volunteers
The branch carries out local lifesaving classes.
Midlands Teen Caught Driving on M7
Gardaí stopped the vehicle heading toward Dublin for having no tax or insurance.
Planning Sought For Redevelopment Of Offaly Pub
Plans include demolishing existing structures at Maunsells in Tullamore.
Midlands Sees Surge In House Prices
The prices rose by 15.9%.
Westmeath Lake Drives Surge In Murmuration Tourism
Photographer James Crombie photographs the starling flocks at Lough Ennell.
Man Jailed For Role In Midlands Cannabis Grow Operation
Gardaí discovered €725,000 worth of cannabis.
Enterprise Minister Announces European Arbitration Centre
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke announced the new Dublin centre yesterday.
High Court Rules Enoch Burke's Transfer To Castlerea Lawful
His application claiming his move was unlawful has been dismissed.
Disqualified Driver Caught For DUI In Laois
A roadside drug test returned positive for cannabis and cocaine.
Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar: All Ireland Champions
The Westmeath school secured their first Hogan Cup victory after a thrilling final.
Westmeath Town Set For Major Job Boost
Mullingar ETIC will construct a new structure.
History Of Westmeath Lake explored in new Documentary Series
The films will be screened tomorrow.
Public Garda Appeal Over Missing Offaly Man
Keith McCaffrey was reported missing from Tullamore on St Patrick's Day.
Revenue Seize Over €4m Of Contraband
The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations.
Joint Water Safety Appeal Issued Ahead Of Saint Patrick's Day
RNLI, Irish Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland are urging people to celebrate safely tomorrow.
Laois Offaly Gardai Launch Speed Reduction Campaign
The campaign to urge motorists to slow down will continue through the summer.
Laois Teenager Launches Own Barbershop
17 year old Ben O'Doherty has opened Evolution Barbers in Rathdowney.
Historic Offaly Gastropub Hits Market For Under €500k
Hennessy’s in Ferbane, is a seven-day licensed premises.
Gardaí Warn Against Driving Under The Influence
It comes following road fatalities.
Laois Ladies Football Legend Honoured By County Council
Sue Ramsbottom is a Ladies Gaelic Football Hall of Famer.
