Global food systems face recurring fertilizer crises that stem from structural economic dependencies rather than unavoidable circumstances. The current $700 billion subsidy landscape perpetuates vulnerability by incentivizing unsustainable agricultural practices. According to insights from Costa Rica's former president, reforming this subsidy framework could stabilize commodity markets and reduce price volatility, ultimately building resilience into food production systems while decreasing economic shocks.

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