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'The planting season is now,' but war in Iran has sparked a global fertilizer shortage (www.pbs.org)

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[–] CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 23 hours ago

Fertilizer can be applied directly at planting, and may be followed by subsequent applications. The dose makes the poison.

If a farmer is staring down a fertilizer bill that exceeds the profits of last year, it could mean they won’t be planting or may plant a less demanding crop. When it’s applied is relevant in terms of acquiring it, but the price trend before planting impacts what the farmer plants.