Are rising chemical fertilizer costs Reshaping Food Production Systems?

31 May, 2026, 06:35 pm

Last modified: 31 May, 2026, 06:36 pm

Are rising chemical fertilizer costs Reshaping Food Production Systems?

31 May, 2026, 06:35 pm

Last modified: 31 May, 2026, 06:36 pm

The US-Israel war on Iran is triggering a global fertiliser crisis, with prices rising nearly 50% according to the World Bank. Farmers in Senegal, Brazil, and India are increasingly turning to compost, cow dung, and biofertilisers as supply chains face disruption through the Strait of Hormuz. This video explains the challenges of natural farming, why subsidies still favour chemical fertilisers, and what the shift could mean for consumers worldwide.

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