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Cotton
BASF
Global
BASF's Agricultural Solutions Drive Sustainability

BASF is leveraging blockchain technology to enhance traceability and sustainability in cotton production.

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Ammonia
N/A
Mexico
Ammonia Prices Rise Amidst Supply Constraints

Ammonia prices are increasing in Mexico due to supply constraints, impacting farmers' costs.

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Fertilizer
Nutrien
Global
Nutrien Completes Sale of Equity Position in Profertil S.A.

Nutrien Ltd. has finalized the sale of its 50% stake in Profertil S.A. for $600 million, enhancing its financial flexibility.

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Ammonia
Various Manufacturers
India
Ammonia Prices Rise in India

Ammonia prices in India have increased due to higher regional FOB levels, impacting fertilizer production costs.

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Urea
Indian Government
India
Urea Imports Surge Amid Production Decline

India's urea imports have surged by 137% as domestic production declines, raising concerns about supply stability.

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Nitrogen Fertilizers
OCI
Global
OCI Global Q3 2025 Trading Update

OCI Global reports a stable performance in Q3 2025, with strategic initiatives underway to enhance production capacity.

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Fertilizer
Nutrien
Saskatoon, Canada
Nutrien Partners with Community for Food Donations

Nutrien has announced a partnership to match donations aimed at addressing hunger in Saskatoon, Canada.

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Urea Fertilizer
N/A
Myanmar
Urea Fertilizer Committee Recommends Import Licenses

Myanmar's Urea Fertilizer Committee has recommended the import of over 1.5 million tonnes of fertilizer to meet domestic demand.

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Fertilizer
Mosaic Company
Global
Mosaic Company Reshuffles Leadership to Enhance Market Share

Mosaic Company has restructured its financial and operational leadership to boost market share amidst competitive pressures.

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Fertilizers
Nutrien Ltd.
North America
Nutrien Ltd. Shareholder Activity

Amundi and Bank of Nova Scotia have reduced their stakes in Nutrien Ltd., indicating market volatility.

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Omega-3
FMC Corporation
Global
Omega-3 Market Growth Projections

The Omega-3 market is projected to reach $30.8 billion globally by 2033, driven by rising consumer awareness.

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Pesticides
CropLife Media Group
Global
Webinar on Solvent Selection in ULV Formulations

A webinar discussing solvent selection in ultra-low volume formulations for precision agriculture applications is scheduled for December 10, 2025.

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Recent Articles

Upstream Feedstocks in Fertiliser Production

Fertiliser production starts with a handful of raw materials — known as upstream feedstocks. Gas, phosphate rock, potash ore, and sulfur form the backbone of the $200B global industry.

September 23, 2025
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The Haber–Bosch Process: Feeding the World with Chemistry

Few industrial processes have shaped modern life as profoundly as the Haber–Bosch process. Developed in the early 20th century, it unlocked the ability to capture nitrogen from the air and convert it into ammonia — the foundation of all synthetic nitrogen fertilizers. Without it, global food production could not sustain today’s population.

September 19, 2025
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The Carbon Footprint of NPK

Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — the three nutrients that underpin modern agriculture — are also among the most carbon-intensive inputs in the food system. Understanding the carbon footprint of NPK fertilizers is essential for anyone thinking about sustainable farming, climate change, and the future of global food production.

September 19, 2025
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Library

Agrochemical
Bentazone

Bentazone is a post-emergence herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds and some sedges. It belongs to the benzothiadiazole chemical family and acts as a contact herbicide, meaning it only kills the plant tissue it touches rather than being translocated throughout the plant.

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Commodity
Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP)

MAP (Monoammonium Phosphate) is a concentrated phosphate fertilizer containing both nitrogen and phosphorus. It is widely used in cereals and horticultural crops, especially where soil pH and phosphorus availability are critical.

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Commodity
Ammonium Sulphate

Ammonium sulphate ((NH₄)₂SO₄) supplies both nitrogen and sulphur in one product. Often a by-product of industrial processes, it is especially important for sulphur-hungry crops (oilseeds, legumes) and in regions where atmospheric sulphur deposition has declined.

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