How badly is Europe affected by fertiliser shortages due to the Iran war?
The European Union is addressing fertiliser shortages exacerbated by the ongoing war in Iran, which has disrupted global supply chains. A new Fertiliser Action Plan aims to support farmers facing rising costs and reduce dependence on food imports. While Europe is less directly affected than other regions, the situation has highlighted internal divisions regarding food security and agricultural support.
- ▪EU agriculture ministers are meeting to discuss fertiliser availability due to the Iran war.
- ▪The Fertiliser Action Plan includes emergency support for farmers and measures to increase imports from non-Russian sources.
- ▪Nitrogen fertiliser prices in Europe have risen significantly, now about 70 percent above their 2024 average.
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EXPLAINERNews|FoodHow badly is Europe affected by fertiliser shortages due to the Iran war?EU launches fertiliser plan as Strait of Hormuz disruption fuels food security fears.ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoFarmers protest with their tractors outside the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, February 6, 2024 [Kate Abnett/Reuters]By Caolán MageePublished On 27 May 202627 May 2026European Union agriculture ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss the availability of fertiliser as the war on Iran disrupts global supply chains.The talks come as the European Commission pushes a new Fertiliser Action Plan aimed at supporting farmers who face a significant rise in costs for…
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