By Carol Sichone As an agriculture-driven economy, Zambia relies heavily on affordable fertiliser to sustain production. But despite progress in developing a local fertiliser market particularly in blending the country remains highly exposed to global price shocks. Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran are now threatening to push fertiliser costs even higher, raising concerns over input affordability and national food security, despite Zambia having no direct trade links with the Middle East. Agricultural expert Samson Phiri says the impact is already being felt through global energy markets, where supply disruptions in key oil- and gas-producing regions are driving...
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