Farmers warn of food price spike as war drives up fuel and fertilizer costs
PBS
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About a third of the world's fertilizer supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and its effective closure is causing shortages and price spikes for fertilizer during the crucial Spring planting season.
That has led to fears of elevated food prices and lower crop yields.
We hear from farmers about the impact on their crops and Geoff Bennett discusses the potential shortage with Caitlin Welsh.
Hormuz closure risks food inflation
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