Ugandan farmers are confronting rising fertilizer costs as global supply disruptions linked to the escalating Iran crisis begin to affect the availability and price of farm inputs.

The disruptions have increased pressure on the cost of agricultural production at a time when farmers are preparing for the next planting seasons. Higher fertilizer prices risk reducing yields and increasing food production costs if the situation persists.

The development comes against the backdrop of broader external pressures already affecting Uganda’s economy, including a weaker shilling and elevated international oil prices. Agricultural stakeholders have expressed concern that the combination of higher input costs and currency depreciation could squeeze farm profitability and push up food prices.

Authorities and industry players are monitoring the situation closely as the country seeks to maintain food security and support the agricultural sector, which remains a key driver of employment and exports.