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shortages due to the Iran war? European Union agriculture ministers are meeting in [Brussels](/news/2026/5/26/i-was-actually-depressed-france-tries-to-deport-immigrant-students) to discuss the availability of fertiliser as the war on Iran disrupts global supply chains. The talks come
shortages Food security in Africa could face major disruptions due to continuing uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran is disrupting global fertiliser trade flows – and this
fertiliser, which needs natural gas. Supermarkets have said they are working with the government to help plan for a worst-case scenario. And, last month, the National Farmers' Union said cucumber and tomato prices could
fertiliser and packaging, to families navigating increases in petrol, energy, insurance, mortgage and rent.” On Friday, Coles told its home-brand dairy farmers it would temporarily pay an extra 5c a litre
farmers, for our food production system and the food security of our region,” Albanese said of the fertiliser news. > double quotation markThis deal also shows why it’s critically important that we have strong relationships
shortages in parts of Africa but said he was in London to draw attention of world leaders to the possibility of things spiralling before action was taken. “It is important to communicate the message about
fertiliser prices and energy costs are already provoking a “[cost of farming crisis](https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/markets-and-trends/input-prices/cost-of-farming-crisis-is-emerging-farmers-warned)”, while the climate crisis is beginning to make its presence felt. [Britain has had three of its five worst
shortages and where many countries are highly dependent on food imports. Now, some high-level officials at development banks are [calling for](/opinions/2026/4/25/african-governments-need-to-take-urgent-action-on-fertiliser-shortages) urgent actions to secure more fertilisers for African countries in order
Shortages of essentials including fertiliser, fuel and feed have caused costs to shoot up in recent months. Some farmers have had to sell milk for as little as 28p a litre, despite it costing about