The Strait of Hormuz crisis is exposing a hidden food risk. New fertilizer tech could help

The Strait of Hormuz crisis has highlighted a major global food supply risk as nearly a third of the world's fertilizer passes through this critical corridor, largely from countries like Qatar. The ongoing tensions have led to a surge in fertilizer prices, exacerbating global food price inflation. Scientists are now pushing for new fertilizer technologies that could reduce reliance on outdated methods, potentially offering a lifeline to stabilize food costs. This shift could also lessen the vulnerability of global food supplies to geopolitical tensions.