"Jose Andres emphasizes the urgency of addressing the fertilizer supply crisis, stating, 'When fertilizers don't arrive in time for key planting windows, yields can fall in the following harvest cycle.' He highlights the severe consequences for poorer countries, noting, 'In places like Haiti, they don't serve you a kilo of rice, they serve you one ounce at a time.'"
"Andres proposes a straightforward solution: 'If we would only put 3% on the side, there would be plenty of food to make sure we wouldn't have hunger on planet Earth.' He criticizes current military spending, suggesting that reallocating funds could significantly improve global food security."
Jose Andres warns that the world is facing a significant famine risk due to the collapse of the global fertilizer trade, exacerbated by the war with Iran. He predicts increased famine by 2026 and 2027, as disruptions in the strait of Hormuz affect fertilizer supply chains. This situation leads to higher costs for farmers and threatens global food production, particularly impacting poorer nations. Andres advocates for a 3% peace tax on GDP to fund food security and combat hunger worldwide.
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