The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC), the UK’s leading agri-supply trade association, says geopolitical pressures, EU tariffs and logistical bottlenecks could disrupt supplies if orders are left too late.

Changing weather patterns are already "compressing delivery timelines", says the group - underlined by this year's growing season, with 40pc more sunshine and 40pc less rainfall speeding crop development and shortening the window for fertiliser orders.

Farmers were advised that early ordering is vital to give suppliers sufficient time to plan, source, and deliver efficiently.

“Suppliers need clear demand signals to plan effectively,” said Jo Gilbertson, head of fertiliser at AIC. “Without early engagement, distribution networks may struggle to meet demand within narrow timeframes."

The AIC says new EU tariffs on Russian fertiliser and the introduction of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) are expected to influence European supply........

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