On June 17, ANFFE, together with other industry associations, held another meeting with the First Vice President and Minister of Economy, Trade and Business, Carlos Cuerpo, and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas—following a previous meeting last March—to continue analyzing the impact of the Middle East conflict on the sector.

During the meeting—which was highly cordial and productive for all parties—ANFFE presented an overview of the sector's current situation, characterized by significant geopolitical, energy, and logistical risks, as well as high raw material and energy prices. ANFFE conveyed its concerns to the government regarding the decline in fertilizer consumption—driven by lower agricultural profitability and farmers' reduced willingness to purchase fertilizer in advance—which is creating considerable uncertainty ahead of the upcoming season, set to begin in October.

In addition to the government measures announced for farmers—which the sector argues should be specifically targeted at fertilizer purchases—requests have been made for support to ensure the continued manufacture and distribution of fertilizers in the coming months. Such support would incentivize proper purchasing planning and inventory management during the pre-season, as well as the early purchase of fertilizers. This would safeguard production continuity and prevent bottlenecks during the fertilization season caused by last-minute purchasing decisions. Furthermore, it is essential to have a specific national strategy for fertilizers that guarantees an adequate supply during periods of risk and promotes the use of these essential products; without them, it is impossible to ensure agricultural production, farm profitability, and the competitiveness of the agri-food sector.