DA: Fertilizer prices may riseMANILA, Philippines — While the country has sufficient fertilizer supply, agriculture chief Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said prices may go up as tensions in the Middle East threaten global supply routes. “I reviewed all the figures on where our fertilizer comes from … supply is not the issue, it’s really the price,” Tiu Laurel said. Corn producers can tap alternative inputs to help maintain yields, Tiu Laurel added. Tiu Laurel said that field tests show farmers can significantly reduce their use of traditional urea without sacrificing yields. FAO projections indicate that global fertilizer prices could average 15 to 20 percent higher in the first half of 2026 if the crisis persists.

Source: Philippine Star April 01, 2026 16:51 UTC