Iran war may cause food shortages in Africa, world’s largest fertiliser firm says
Summary
The war involving Iran is causing fertilizer prices to rise and supplies to shrink, which may lead to food shortages and higher food costs in some poor African countries. The boss of the world’s largest fertilizer company warned that without global action, vulnerable nations could lose access to needed fertilizer, affecting their food production.Key Facts
- The conflict involving Iran has disrupted supplies of key fertilizers like urea and ammonia.
- Fertilizer prices, especially urea, have risen by 60-70% since February due to the war.
- Africa depends heavily on imported fertilizer, with countries like Ethiopia and Kenya especially at risk.
- Reduced fertilizer supply could cause food shortages and higher prices in poor African communities.
- Yara International, a large fertilizer company, says global competition for fertilizer may leave the poorest countries without enough.
- Ammonia production has been cut or paused in some places for safety reasons during the conflict.
- European farmers receive some government support to handle rising fertilizer costs, but African farmers do not.
- Fertilizer is needed soon for planting seasons in sub-Saharan Africa, making the timing critical.
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