Agri-Business
There will be “continued pressure” and “increased risks” on farmers worldwide as a result of the fertiliser crisis, according to Rabobank.
The war in Iran has created a surge in energy costs, reportedly raising fertiliser prices by 60% with a knock-on-effect on food systems.
Fertiliser producer Yara has recorded a 41% year-on-year increase in operating profit for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026
Farmers are being urged to share how they have been impacted by rising fertiliser prices amid the Middle East conflict in a survey by Defra.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has revealed a critical weakness in Australia’s agricultural supply chain.
N.Ireland
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has called on the government to prioritise Northern Ireland’s food security following the Middle East conflict.
More than 72,000 farming and herding families in the West Bank urgently require emergency agricultural assistance.
Dairy
Fonterra’s Research and Development Centre has developed a new white butter product to meet growing demand from the Middle East.
