How US–Israeli war on Iran cripples global food supply
Fertiliser is the lifeblood of modern agriculture, particularly in low-income food-deficit countries (LIFDCs).
Graphic Artist: Busra Ozturk, Producer: Nurdan Erdogan Gokhan / TRT World
Amid the US–Israeli war on Iran, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has stalled 1/3 of global fertiliser trade, echoing the massive supply shocks following the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022.
With Gulf countries being the top suppliers of raw fertiliser ingredients, global crop yields and food security are at a breaking point once again.