Why is the EU still buying Russian fertilizer?

Why is the EU still buying Russian fertilizer?

Amid the intense focus on the European Union's efforts to reduce imports of Russian gas and oil over the past few years, a significant product has slipped under the radar: fertilizer. Russia is a major global producer and exporter of fertilizer, which is used by farmers and food producers to provide nutrients to plants and crops. However, while the EU has largely cut out Russian oil and gas from its import list, it ramped up its purchases of the…