Paris, France, March 11, 2026 (AFP) - War disrupts fertiliser supplies, puts food security at risk

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2026-03-11

With production in the Gulf countries at a standstill and gas prices rising, the war in the Middle East is disrupting the supply of fertilisers and posing risks for food security. A third of fertiliser shipped by sea comes from the region and cannot make it to the global market as Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz. That has sent global fertiliser prices soaring, with the UN expressing concern in particular about the impact on devel......

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