{"id":32351,"date":"2026-04-22T08:06:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T06:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=32351"},"modified":"2026-04-22T08:06:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T06:06:48","slug":"war-in-middle-east-creating-fertilizer-shortage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2026\/04\/war-in-middle-east-creating-fertilizer-shortage\/","title":{"rendered":"War in Middle East Creating Fertilizer Shortage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B1 –  Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The war in Iran has raised fertilizer prices. Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted. About 30\u201340% of fertilizer trade is affected. Farmers now pay more and may grow fewer crops. The United Nations warns of higher food prices and possible shortages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about how the war in Middle East is creating fertilizer shortage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2603\/260330-fertilizer-shortages-5.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201cyield<\/strong>\u201d mean here, \u201cIn the worst case, this means lower yields and crop failures next season.<\/em>\u201d? Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What is \u201cinput cost<\/strong>\u201d? \u201cIn the best case, higher <\/em>input costs<\/em><\/strong> will be included in food prices next year.\u201d <\/em>Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cdual cost shock<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cFarmers are facing a <\/em>dual cost shock<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d<\/em> Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Explain how the conflict in the Middle East affect global food prices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What could the United Nations or governments do to reduce the impact of this crisis?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How can countries reduce their dependence on imported fertilizers?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How could rising fertilizer prices affect farming in your country?\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Do you think food prices will continue to rise in the future? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Do you think consumers in your country would change their eating habits if food prices increase? Why or why not?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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