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world The Guardian World 2026-05-01

Iran Conflict Threatens African Food Security, Warns Fertilizer CEO

The CEO of Yara International, the world's largest fertilizer company, warns that the Iran conflict could lead to severe food shortages and price hikes in Africa's most vulnerable communities. The war risks creating a global auction for increasingly scarce and expensive fertilizer supplies, which would disproportionately affect the poorest nations.

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