How Gulf tensions could disrupt global food supplies

Conflict in the Gulf is sending shockwaves through global food systems, as disruptions to gas supplies and shipping routes drive up fertiliser costs. The Gulf supplies 36% of globally traded urea and nearly 50% of the world's sulphur, while nitrogen fertiliser prices have risen by up to 50%. Farmers in Africa and South Asia are already reducing fertiliser use or shifting away from staple crops such as wheat, rice and maize. Harvests in some regions could fall by up to 30%, and the UN warns a further 45 million people could face acute hunger by the end of the year. Al Jazeera's Ama Boateng reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #GulfTensions #GulfEnergyDiruptions #HormuzShippingDisruption #IranWar #GlobalFertiliserCrisis #GlobalFoodSecurity #StraitOfHormuz #USIsraelWarOnIran #UreaShortage #FoodPrices #GlobalHungerCrisis