EU's staged fertiliser tariffs to increase costs for farmers through 2028

As part of reducing dependence on Russia, the EU’s reliance on Russian gas is now being replaced by dependence on Russian fertiliser. To address this, the EU has introduced staged fertiliser tariffs, which will rise from €40 to €430 per tonne by 2028. Over the next three years, these tariffs will make it nearly impossible to access Russian and Belarusian fertilisers, increasing reliance on alternative suppliers. As a result, prices for farmers are expected to rise, creating significant challenges for the agricultural sector.