Turkey is finalizing a memorandum with Russia to increase its access to essential fertilizer supplies, according to reports from the Agriculture Ministry. This agreement, scheduled for signing in Moscow by Deputy Agriculture Minister Ahmet Bağcı and his Russian counterpart Maxim Borovoy, aims to bypass existing Russian export limitations on ammonia, phosphate, and nitrogen fertilizers. The initiative comes as Turkey faces significant challenges sourcing urea and other agricultural inputs due to supply chain disruptions in the Persian Gulf, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz. By securing these shipments, the Turkish government intends to stabilize the availability of both finished products and raw materials required by domestic manufacturers ahead of the upcoming planting season. This move highlights Turkey's ongoing reliance on external markets to maintain its agricultural productivity during regional instability.
Source : Turkish Minute
