Brussels will explore stockpiling fertiliser supplies and boosting European production, as the war in the Middle East piles pressure on farmers and risks exposing Europe to higher food prices.
The European Commission said it would assess “preparedness options for key fertilisers”, including requiring member states to have seasonal or minimum stocks, and potentially putting in place joint procurement of fertilisers and their components.
The measure is one of several moves by the Commission to tackle the high prices of crop nutrients and secure supplies, in a package unveiled on Tuesday.
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