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NO.26 EDITION, AUGUST, 2025
F-NEWS Fetilizer news weekly Link the GlobalFertilizer Business
Industry News
U.S. Fertilizer Industry in Global Markets: Structure and Supply Risks The U.S. relies on imports for 94% of potash and 13% of phosphorus fertilizers, mostly from Canada and Peru. While nitrogen production has grown, global supply risks and price volatility remain key concerns for farmers. Read More
Egypt, China’s Asia-Potash Ink Major Phosphate Cooperation Deal Egypt's MRMIA signed an MoU with China's Asia-Potash to develop phosphate mining and fertilizer production, targeting $1.6B investment to boost exports and GDP contribution. Read More
Sea urchin biostimulant as a highly effective growth enhancer NIBIO's research shows urchin biostimulant significantly boosts lettuce biomass, even outperforming seaweed extract and commercial products in some cases. Part of the Ocean Green project, it aims for sustainable agriculture, circular economy using urchins. Read More
Don't Use This Fertilizer in Hot Weather—Horticulturists Say It Can Kill Your Plants Experts say hot-weather fertilizing harms plants. Avoid fast, high-nitrogen synthetics (risk burn, damage). If needed, use slow-release/organic ones, apply cool hours, water well. Read More
Unmanned farming paves way for China Henan's first fully unmanned wheat-corn rotation farm in Qingfeng, designed via the "sci-tech backyard program", saw its first wheat harvest. Using BeiDou-navigated machines, it achieves unmanned farming with 30% higher efficiency, 40% lower human costs, and 20% higher yield than traditional methods. Read More
When EVs start competing with farmers — phosphates in the spotlight DAP, a key fertilizer, now fuels energy transition via LFP batteries. 85-90% of phosphate goes to fertilizers; LFP may need 3M tonnes/year by 2050. Battery-grade requires purification, with premiums paid. Short-term price impacts; long-term, mines to serve both ag and energy. Read More
Africa - NPK Fertilizers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights Africa's 2024 NPK fertilizer consumption: 4.5M tons ($2.7B), up 6.9%/14%. Morocco leads. 2024-2035 forecast: CAGRs +2.6% (to 6M tons) and +3.5% (to $4B). 2024 imports: 1.8M tons; exports: 815K tons. Read More
Agriculture: Vietnam Fertilizers imports up 9.64 percent in May, China leads the surge Vietnam's May 2025 fertilizer imports: $173.9m (+9.64% vs April), YTD $749.49m. China led at $64.08m (+31.10%). Canada, Philippines surged; S. Korea, Indonesia dropped. Demand up, driven by China and volatile suppliers. Read More
Demystifying Biostimulants: How Fulvic Acid Works at the Root Level Fulvic acid, a biostimulant, enhances nutrient uptake, root growth, and stress tolerance. New regulations demand transparent biostimulant products for safer, sustainable farming. Read More
India Amends Fertilizer Control Order: Biostimulants to Boost Sustainable Agriculture The Indian Agriculture Ministry amended the 1985 Fertilizer Control Order via the 2025 Fourth Amendment, updating biostimulant specs for humic acids, seaweed extract, etc., to ensure quality and sustainable farming. Read More
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