The war in Iran has [sharply / shapely] increased fertilizer prices because it has disrupted shipping through the [strategy / strategic] Strait of Hormuz. Iran's near shutdown of the Strait is [in / on] retaliation for attacks by the U.S. and Israel. The Persian Gulf [region / legion] is a critical supplier of fertilizer [ingredients / ingredient] . Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Oman are [between / among] the world's top exporters. The [upcoming / ongoing] hostilities have resulted in around 30 to 40 per cent of the world's fertilizer trade [been / being] significantly disrupted. Farmers worldwide are having to pay up to 35 per cent more for fertilizer. Experts [predict / contradict] farmers will be planting fewer crops like corn, rice, and wheat, which will lead to lower [wields / yields] and higher food prices.
The United Nations has stated that the crisis will cause [a / the] global food shortage. Carl Skau of the World Food Programme spoke about the [compact / impact] the conflict might have. He [outlined / outlining] two scenarios, saying: "In the worst case, this means [lower / lowed] yields and crop failures next season. In the best case, higher input costs will be [inclusive / included] in food prices next year." Maximo Torero, Chief Economist of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization, said: "It is a [systemic / systems] shock affecting agrifood systems [globalized / globally] ." He added: "Farmers are facing a [duel / dual] cost shock. They have more expensive fertilizers [ringside / alongside] rising fuel costs, affecting the entire agricultural [value / valuable] chain, including irrigation and transport."
