The blockade in the Strait of Hormuz does not only affect oil: 30% increase in fertilizer prices, concern about food production
The Strait is one of the most critical hubs for global fertilizer trade, as around one-third of international seaborne fertilizer shipments pass through this route
North Korea is encouraging citizens to make manure from their own poop to counter a shortage of fertilizer
North Korea is struggling to source enough fertilizer for its crops