The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has warned that rising prices of chemical fertilizers and high transportation costs pose a serious threat to agricultural production in Afghanistan. In a report released on Wednesday, November 11, FAO identified increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz as the main driver behind higher shipping costs and the rising prices of essential materials for farmers.<\/p>\n
According to the report, access to chemical fertilizers is the second biggest obstacle for Afghanistan’s agriculture. The price of urea fertilizer has surged by 49 percent compared to last year, while the cost of diammonium phosphate fertilizer has increased by 17 percent. The organization also emphasized that due to the shortage and high cost of fertilizers, farmers have been forced to reduce their cultivated land area.<\/p>\n
FAO also pointed to rising diesel fuel prices and increased costs of food staples such as wheat, flour, and rice, stating that economic pressures on rural families have intensified. The price of wheat has risen by 12 percent, while prices for high-quality and low-quality rice have increased by 26 and 33 percent, respectively.<\/p>\n
The organization warned that if this situation continues, it could negatively impact the wheat sowing season from October to December and jeopardize Afghanistan’s food security. Although the El Ni\u00f1o phenomenon typically benefits agricultural yields in the country, rising fertilizer prices and limited access to necessary materials for farmers could diminish these positive effects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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