ABSTRACT
Fertilisers are indispensable for modern agriculture and are responsible for up to 50% of agriculture yields. Fertiliser supply, in which Arctic resources play a prominent role, is therefore a key element of global food security. This chapter focuses on phosphate rock, a crucial mineral in fertiliser production that is actively mined in the Arctic region. It discusses reserves and production levels as well as the effect of fertiliser on global food prices. The current share of Arctic resources in global fertiliser production, just over 5%, may suggest the limited importance of these resources. However, the geological characteristics and low cadmium content make Arctic fertiliser especially valuable, especially as EU food safety regulations tighten.
