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A farmer applies liquid fertilizer to a farm field in early spring. The war in Iran and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz have dramatically raised the price of fertilizer and the cost of diesel fuel used in farm equipment. [Getty]
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A third of the world's fertiliser supply also passed through the strait before the war, and officials warned that farmers could face shortages during summer.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
20 May, 2026
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