China export controls emerge as factor in rising fertilizer prices

Geopolitical tensions around top suppliers raise concern about food inflation

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Prices have risen for fertilizers that are crucial to global food production. © Reuters

SATOSHI SHIMODA

TOKYO -- Fertilizer prices are climbing again on geopolitical tensions around top producers China and Russia, with export restrictions by Beijing adding to supply constraints that could put upward pressure on food prices.

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