The Iran conflict has pushed farmers toward alternative inputs, driving a 20% rise in demand for Toopi Organics’ urine‑based fertilizer.

When the Strait of Hormuz shut, nitrogen prices spiked 70% above 2024 averages, with urea hitting $858/tonne. Local bio‑fertilizers, including worm castings from Wormganix, saw orders climb as traders seek resilient supplies.

Syngenta’s CEO Jeff Rowe notes that growers now layer biologicals over synthetic feeds, boosting efficiency. Yet industry estimates that organic products could cover only a quarter of Europe’s needs, underscoring the role of diversification rather than replacement.

The shift signals a broader market pivot: investors eye local‑sourced bio‑fertilizer startups, while EU lobbies push to lift regulatory barriers. Farmers’ focus on supply stability may sustain the surge in unconventional fertiliser sales, reshaping the agritech landscape.