Luxembourg farmers weather war-driven fertiliser price surge
Source: luxtimes.lu
- Luxembourg farmers are coping well with higher fertiliser costs caused by the Ukraine war.
- Fertiliser prices rose over 200% since early 2022 but have since fallen by more than half.
- Farmers adapted by using less fertiliser without major yield drops, thanks to good weather and planning.
Luxembourg farmers have so far managed the surge in fertiliser prices triggered by Russia's war in Ukraine. The article examines how they've adapted despite costs jumping from €450 to over €1,500 per tonne. It highlights their resilience through reduced usage and favourable conditions, showing the sector's ability to weather global shocks without severe impacts.