Fertiliser boss warns of food shortage due to Iran conflict
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 01:51 UTC
- Sources: BBC Business
The head of Yara, a fertiliser company, says the conflict may reduce crop yields and push up prices. The exact impact is uncertain but could affect 10 billion meals per week.
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