UN body warns of ‘agrifood catastrophe’ amid fertiliser shortage
- About a third of the world’s fertiliser moves through the Strait of Hormuz
- Fewer agricultural inputs could mean lower crop yields and therefore higher food prices
- Overall bulk picture is unclear, with gains potentially offset by as yet unknown second-order impacts
The Food and Agriculture Organization’s chief economist has warned of higher food prices if farmers can’t obtain on the fertiliser they need
