Iran war may cause food shortages in Africa, world’s largest fertiliser firm says
The CEO of Yara International, the world's largest fertiliser company, has warned that the ongoing war involving Iran could lead to soaring fertiliser prices and potential food shortages in vulnerable African nations due to disrupted supply chains. He emphasized the risk of a global auction for fertiliser, which would disadvantage poorer countries that rely heavily on imports. While not predicting immediate food shortages, he urged world leaders to act proactively to prevent a crisis ahead of the upcoming sowing season in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Holsether stopped short of predicting actual food shortages in parts of Africa but said he was drawing the attention of world leaders to the possibility of soaring prices before action was taken. Photograph: Julian Lott/AlamyView image in fullscreenHolsether stopped short of predicting actual food shortages in parts of Africa but said he was drawing the attention of world leaders to the possibility of soaring prices before action was taken. Photograph: Julian Lott/AlamyChemical industryIran war may cause food shortages in Africa, world’s largest fertiliser firm saysYara CEO warns of global auction that would leave poorest countries scrambling for supplies they can ill affordLisa O’Carroll and Matthew PearceFri 1 May 2026 00.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 1 May 2026 00.03 EDTSharePrefer the…
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