The charges against two Chinese nationals for smuggling a dangerous crop fungus into the US in 2025 highlighted an overlooked threat: agroterrorism. The FBI warns biological agents targeting food supplies could cripple economies and endanger millions.
Agroterrorism involves deliberately introducing pests or diseases into agriculture to cause disruption. But why is a common crop fungus causing such alarm?
Click on to explore what agroterrorism is, examples from history, its risks, and why national security agencies are increasingly concerned.