In light of the war in Iran, EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen has announced an emergency meeting of experts. The panel was originally set up after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.
By Julia Dahm
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the war in Iran is hampering the global supply of fertilizers. African countries in particular are suffering from the shortage, which could jeopardize their food security.
By Arne Schütte
To mitigate costs for farmers, the EU Commission is considering tariff exemptions for fertilizer imports. This approach is shortsighted in two respects, writes Marco Fleischmann from the German Agricultural Industry Association (IVA).
By Marco Fleischmann
The EU Commission is considering temporarily suspending the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism for fertilizers. This has met with criticism from fertilizer manufacturer Yara International.
By Julia Dahm
