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EU countries suspend fertiliser import tariffs to ease pressure on farmers and cut reliance on Russia

Published 16:42 on May 22, 2026 / Last updated at 16:42 on May 22, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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The Council of the EU's member states has agreed to suspend customs duties for one year on key nitrogen-based fertilisers, including ammonia and urea, in a move aimed at easing cost pressures on farmers.
The Council of the EU's member states has agreed to suspend customs duties for one year on key nitrogen-based fertilisers, including ammonia and urea, in a move aimed at easing cost pressures on farmers.


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