China Virtually Halts Phosphate Fertilizer Exports, Worsening Global Market Deficit
China's phosphate fertilizer exports dropped nearly to zero in 2026 amid sulfur shortages and domestic supply priorities, heightening global agricultural pressures.
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AGF Nitrogen, the second-largest ammonia and fertilizer producer in Europe, has halted some production lines and may shut down further units in the coming weeks due to soaring gas prices and plummeting demand.
China's phosphate fertilizer exports dropped nearly to zero in 2026 amid sulfur shortages and domestic supply priorities, heightening global agricultural pressures.
According to a new analytical report by MarketsandMarkets, the global organic fertilizers market is projected to reach $17.08 billion by 2031.
RenewSphere Energy founder Smit Gadhiya explains in a LinkedIn post how processing agricultural and organic waste into Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) and bio-fertilisers creates a multi-stream circular economy…
Fertiliser cooperative KRIBHCO plans to import 3-4 lakh tonnes of DAP and NPK fertilisers for the upcoming rabi season, amid concerns over high global prices and potential El…
US President Donald Trump has discussed a massive deal with Belarus for cheaper potash supplies. However, experts question whether Minsk can replace Canada as the top US provider…
An extensive five-year multinational research project across 11 European countries has found microplastics in all tested agricultural soils, revealing they act as vectors for pesticides, heavy metals, and…