The 2026 Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure are triggering a fertiliser crisis. This is having direct impacts on Australian agriculture, horticulture, and the turf sector.
This analysis covers:
- The fertiliser crisis timeline.
- Australian import reliance, urea and specialty product price impacts and
- segment-level risk assessment for golf courses, sports grounds, councils, and horticultural producers.
Senior Turf Agronomist, Gilba Solutions Pty Ltd
Hons Soil Science (Newcastle Upon Tyne). Former STRI agronomist. 35+ years’ experience in turf agronomy, fertiliser programs, and weed management across Australia.