Global fertiliser shortage threatens 2026 crop yields

World Business Report

A third of the world's fertiliser is sourced from the Persian Gulf region. Farmers' are now predicted to produce smaller crops this year, affecting 10 billion meals a week.

French car maker Renault says there's been a huge increase in interest in electric vehicles since the start of the war in the Middle East.

And "slàinte mhath" or "cheers" in English! The USA is to cut import duties on scotch whisky, following the recent visit of King Charles II.

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A third of the world's fertiliser is sourced from the Persian Gulf region. Farmers' are now predicted to produce smaller crops this year, affecting 10 billion meals a week.

French car maker Renault says there's been a huge increase in interest in electric vehicles since the start of the war in the Middle East.

And "slàinte mhath" or "cheers" in English! The USA is to cut import duties on scotch whisky, following the recent visit of King Charles II.

2026-05-01 8 min
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