Surge in global fertiliser price sparks fear for Thai agriculture


BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): The surging price of fertiliser since Russia cut off supplies is taking a toll on Thailand, business-news outlet Thansettakij reports.

Thai wholesalers are now stockpiling fertiliser over fears of a prolonged Ukraine-Russia conflict, while China is already ordering its fertiliser factories in Laos to return their products, Thansettakij reported on Sunday.

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