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A United Nations development agency is warning that disruptions to fertilizer and fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to affect agricultural harvests worldwide, raising concerns about reduced crop production and higher food prices. The International Fund for Agricultural Development said fertilizer shortages and rising transportation costs are forcing some farmers to reduce fertilizer use and change planting decisions. Agricultural commodity prices rose approximately 13 percent during the third quarter of 2026.