Tag: Strait of Hormuz

Canada’s Fertilizer Advantage Tested as Middle East Crisis Drives Up Costs

Photo of a blue tractor plowing a field in Ontario, Canada.

The ongoing war involving the United States, Israel and Iran, and the resulting disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is a harsh reminder of the vulnerabilities in global agriculture: even countries that produce substantial quantities of fertilizer remain exposed to international price shocks. For Canadian farmers, the disruption has increased input-cost uncertainty, particularly… Continue reading Canada’s Fertilizer Advantage Tested as Middle East Crisis Drives Up Costs

Fertilizer and the Fragile Future of Feeding the World

A Tractor Fertilizing Brown Field

Fertilizer has become one of the most influential inputs in modern agriculture. By supplying essential nutrients that crops need to grow, fertilizers have dramatically increased food production and helped support the global population. Yet their widespread use has also raised concerns about environmental impacts and potential health risks. Understanding how fertilizers developed — from early… Continue reading Fertilizer and the Fragile Future of Feeding the World

How the U.S.-Israel War With Iran Is Disrupting Global Fertilizer Supply

Photo of Man in Green Jumper Carrying a White Bag of urea fertilizer on his Head

The ongoing U.S.–Israel war against Iran, which escalated in February 2026, is rapidly evolving into more than a regional military conflict. It has become a global economic shock with far-reaching consequences — particularly for fertilizer markets and, by extension, global agriculture. While oil disruptions dominate headlines, the fertilizer supply crisis emerging from the conflict may… Continue reading How the U.S.-Israel War With Iran Is Disrupting Global Fertilizer Supply