Iran–US conflict pushes fertilizer prices higher, raising food security risks in 2026

Rising geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States are beginning to ripple through global commodity markets, with fertilizer prices emerging as a key pressure point for agriculture in Africa and Ghana. The disruption of critical energy and shipping routes in the Middle East is tightening supply chains for essential farm inputs, raising concerns about […]


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