Answer to Dictation 1
The war in Iran has sharply increased fertilizer prices.
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Answer to Dictation 2
Iran's near shutdown of the Strait is in retaliation for the attacks.
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Answer to Dictation 3
The Persian Gulf region is a critical supplier of fertilizer ingredients.
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Answer to Dictation 4
Thirty per cent of the world's fertilizer trade has been significantly disrupted.
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Experts predict farmers will be planting fewer crops like corn rice and wheat.
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The United Nations has stated that the crisis will cause a global food shortage.
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In the worst case this means lower yields and crop failures next season.
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It is a systemic shock affecting agrifood systems globally.
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They have more expensive fertilizers alongside rising fuel costs.
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Answer to Dictation 10
Affecting the entire agricultural value chain including irrigation and transport.
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