Many staple crops, including wheat, potatoes, and beans, now contain fewer vitamins and minerals than they did decades ago, largely because of rising carbon dioxide levels linked to climate change.
Nitrogen fertilizer prices have dropped sharply from the highs reached during the Iran conflict, as traders increasingly believe the worst of the Middle East supply disruption has passed.
Using non-thermal plasma and high-voltage electrical charges to improve germination, control fungal diseases, and increase crop yields is an exciting innovation. The question is whether it is ready for large-scale.
President Donald Trump has signed an order temporarily suspending tariffs on Moroccan fertilizer imports. The move aims to ease production costs for farmers, although its ability to offset rising input.
