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THE FERTILIZER CRUNCH As global supplies of fertilizers become a major concern, we are examining the impact of the current crisis at a moment when one-third of global seaborne fertilizer trade is at risk. An essay published by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), a leading voice in agriculture and food systems, reveals a huge market concentration. In an interview we learn that the crisis may force farmers to make changes that will ultimately lead to lower production and higher prices.
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