War in Ukraine Cuts Fertilizer Supply, Hurting Food Prices and Farmers | WSJ

Global supply chain issues from the War in Ukraine and trade restrictions in countries like China and Turkey have led to record highs in fertilizer prices. These spikes in prices create far-reaching consequences for farmers, crop yields and global food prices. Can farmers find alternatives to Russia’s leading nitrogen-based fertilizer and potash production?

WSJ’s Patrick Thomas explains the reasons behind the surge and what it could mean for your wallet with continued high rates of global food inflation.

Photo: Ryan Trefes

0:00 Why fertilizer prices continue to rise
0:53 Trade restrictions’ impact on fertilizer prices
2:03 The Russia-Ukraine War’s impact on fertilizer
2:50 What rising prices mean for farmers and grocery bills
5:42 Risks for alternatives to fertilizers

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