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Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Food Supply by Cutting Off Fertilizer Flows

Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Food Supply by Cutting Off Fertilizer Flows

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Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Food Supply by Cutting Off Fertilizer FlowsPersian Gulf nations provide 38% of global nitrate fertilizers and 20% of... 21.03.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Food Supply by Cutting Off Fertilizer FlowsPersian Gulf nations provide 38% of global nitrate fertilizers and 20% of phosphate supplies. With the Strait of Hormuz now closed, these critical agricultural inputs can no longer reach farms worldwide—leaving some African countries among the most affected. Check Sputnik’s infographic for a quick visual summary of the ripple effects.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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