Australia to Plant Less Wheat as Global Fertilizer Woes Deepen

Wheat farmers in Australia — one of the world’s biggest agricultural exporters — are paring back plantings as concerns over fertilizer supplies mount, the latest sign of how the war in Iran is disrupting operations on farms around the world.

Wheat is a nitrogen-intensive crop, with fertilizer use among the key factors for yields. With exports through the Strait of Hormuz largely stalled, crop nutrients worldwide are quickly becoming pricier and harder to find.