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Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Philippine Agriculture Secretary Predicts Rice Price Rise to P62 per Kilo by September
The Philippine Department of Agriculture anticipates rice prices could reach P60 to P62 per kilo by September due to high fertilizer costs. An alternative involves using biofertilizers developed at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Current prices in the National Capita…
calgaryherald.comSpring Wheat Prices Hit Highest Level Since June 2024 Amid Drought and Hormuz Closure
Spring wheat prices have surged to their highest point since June 2024, marking a 40% increase from October lows. A drought in Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado is reducing yields. The Strait of Hormuz closure is driving up global fertilizer costs.
MintyFresh201 / Wikimedia (CC0)Rising Fertilizer Costs Pose Fiscal Challenges for Governments Subsidizing Usage in Developing Asian Countries
A recent increase in fertilizer costs has not led to food security issues in many nations, including developing Asian countries. Instead, it creates fiscal pressures on governments that subsidize fertilizer consumption. This situation highlights the distinction between food produ…
mg.co.zaGlobal Food Prices Show Limited Increase in 2026 Compared to 2022 Ukraine Invasion Impact
Concerns have emerged about potential food price spikes in 2026, drawing parallels to the 2022 surge following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and rising fertilizer costs. According to Javier Blas, the current situation does not appear as severe as in 2022. Factors such as ongoing g…