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Fertiliser Shortages Due to Iran Conflict Threaten Food Security

4/4/2026

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The Iran conflict drives anxiety over fertiliser shortages in India and Sri Lanka, risking a looming food crisis.
In India, farmers hoard fertilisers as supply chains tighten and urea concerns rise.
The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that the conflict could leave 45 million people acutely food insecure.
In Sri Lanka, farmers recall a prior crisis that devastated yields.
Many Sri Lankan farmers doubt fertiliser availability despite government assurances.

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Story summary

The Iran conflict drives anxiety over fertiliser shortages in India and Sri Lanka, risking a looming food crisis.
In India, farmers hoard fertilisers as supply chains tighten and urea concerns rise.
The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that the conflict could leave 45 million people acutely food insecure.
In Sri Lanka, farmers recall a prior crisis that devastated yields.
Many Sri Lankan farmers doubt fertiliser availability despite government assurances.