date:Mar 03, 2023
phosphate fertilizer supplies. As a consequence of measures to protect its domestic market, Chinas exports shrunk by 50% in 2022, according to the World Bank.
At the same time, surging energy prices have led to a 70% drop in European fertilizer production, further limiting world supplies. The World Food Programme (WFP) says half the worlds population relies on food grown with mineral fertilizers.
A race against time?
The WFP has warned that time is running out to avoid widespread hunger.
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