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fertilizer crisis

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EU Fears Fertilizer Crisis from Iran War, Unveils Emergency Action Plan

EU agriculture ministers met urgently in Brussels as the war in Iran disrupts global supply chains. The European Commission has presented a Fertilizer Action Plan to support farmers amid soaring fertilizer prices.

May 27, 2026

World

Fertilizer crisis: Africa’s agroecology offers a non-chemical alternative

As the US-Israel war on Iran disrupts global fertilizer supplies, experts urge African nations to shift from costly chemical fertilizers to agroecology. Evidence shows agroecology can boost yields by 50–100% for staple crops while cutting pollution and strengthening farmer incomes.

May 16, 2026