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The World’s Food Security is In The Hands of China and Russia

The World’s Food Security is In The Hands of China and Russia

Big Take

March 3, 202321m 48s

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Show Notes

One unexpected consequence of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: It highlighted how just a handful of countries–notably Russia and China–supply much of the fertilizer needed to feed the world. Amid geopolitical tensions and humanitarian concerns, the race for fertilizer has become a priority for the U.S. and its allies.

Bloomberg reporter Elizabeth Elkin joins this episode to talk about how concerns about fertilizer shortages have nations looking for alternatives.

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