"In the worst case, this means lower yields and crop failures next season. In the best case, higher input costs will be included in food prices next year."
"Right now, we are waiting and hoping. Smallholders - the bulk of the country's farmers - may not survive if the government cannot subsidize fertilizers when demand peaks in June."
"The restriction of fertilizer threatens farming and food security around the world. Nitrogen and phosphate - two major fertilizer nutrients - are under immediate threat from the blockade."
Farmers worldwide are facing challenges due to the Iran war, which has led to increased gas prices and a significant fertilizer shortage. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran is disrupting fertilizer supplies crucial for farmers, particularly in developing countries. This situation is exacerbated by rising temperatures and erratic weather patterns. The shortage threatens crop yields and could result in higher food prices. Smallholder farmers, especially in regions like Punjab, India, are particularly vulnerable without government support for fertilizer subsidies.
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