Fertiliser boss says war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk

A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

Iran war may cause food shortages in Africa, world’s largest fertiliser firm says

Yara CEO warns of global auction that would leave poorest countries scrambling for supplies they can ill afford The Iran war could have “dramatic consequences”, causing food shortages and price rises in some of Africa’s poorest and most vulnerable communities, the head of the world’s largest fertiliser company has said. Svein Tore Holsether, the chief executive of Yara International, said world leaders needed to guard against soaring prices and shortages of fertiliser causing a de facto globa...

By Lisa O’Carroll and Matthew Pearce

From surplus to strain: Iran war and El Nino threaten global rice supply

Rice is central to global food security, and even small supply disruptions can ripple through countries, raising prices and straining household budgets.