The fertilizer shortage is putting the livelihood of farmers in developing countries — already troubled by rising temperatures and erratic weather systems — further at risk, and could lead to people everywhere paying more for food.
Fertilizer can be applied directly at planting, and may be followed by subsequent applications. The dose makes the poison.
If a farmer is staring down a fertilizer bill that exceeds the profits of last year, it could mean they won’t be planting or may plant a less demanding crop. When it’s applied is relevant in terms of acquiring it, but the price trend before planting impacts what the farmer plants.
Fertilizer can be applied directly at planting, and may be followed by subsequent applications. The dose makes the poison.
If a farmer is staring down a fertilizer bill that exceeds the profits of last year, it could mean they won’t be planting or may plant a less demanding crop. When it’s applied is relevant in terms of acquiring it, but the price trend before planting impacts what the farmer plants.