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The Middle East crisis has exposed NZ to a global fertiliser shock. Where is its plan?

Written by Murat Ungor, Senior Lecturer in Economics, University of Otago

New Zealand and Australia like to think of themselves as food powerhouses.

But right now, a war in the Middle East and China’s fertiliser export restrictions are exposing a dangerous blind spot: their farms depend on imported fertiliser, and they have no plan for when it stops arriving.

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The Middle East crisis has exposed NZ to a global fertiliser shock. Where is its plan?

Amazon Australia Launches Fresh Grocery Delivery with Harris Farm Markets in Canberra

Landlords pay almost $7 billion a year more in tax than home owners, pushing rents higher

Over half of ANZ SMBs operate without a dedicated security team: Zoho

NZ’s AI data centre boom: who benefits from the build-out?

Is this the moment to change the way we think about economic growth?

A new survey of 10,000 migrants reveals exploitation at work is the norm. Here’s how to fix it

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL

Why gig workers may be worse off after the Fair Work Ombudsman's action against Foodora

What might the next financial year hold for Australian companies managing risk?

Digital Transition vs Transformation: Understanding The Key Differences

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

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