fertilizers
Coverage of fertilizers in the Nexus archive.
- Brazil’s Petrobras Eyes Mining Return After 36-Year Exit
Brazil’s state-controlled oil company, Petrobras, is exploring a return to mining for the first time since 1990, focusing on fertilizers, nuclear fuel, and battery metals.
- Govt. urged to supply adequate fertilizers for Kharif season
The government has been urged to supply adequate fertilizers for the Kharif season. The request highlights concerns about ensuring sufficient agricultural resources for the upcoming crop cycle.
- Uproar in Chhattisgarh assembly over alleged shortage of fertilisers for farmers
An uproar occurred in the Chhattisgarh assembly regarding an alleged fertilizer shortage affecting farmers. A former Chief Minister highlighted the issue during Zero Hour, citing multiple challenges for farmers during the kharif paddy season.
- Prepare contingency plan for sowing amid delayed monsoon: Official
Officials are advising preparation of contingency plans for sowing due to a delayed monsoon, ensuring adequate stocks of seeds and fertilizers, and planning for potential drinking water scarcity if the dry spell continues.
- HARVEST: Interview with the Commissioner
The article features an interview with the Commissioner discussing topics including fertilizers, public procurement, the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), and Russian fish.
- This wind-powered green ammonia plant could be a gateway to buffering Minnesota farmers from volatile fertilizer prices
A wind-powered green ammonia plant in Minnesota, developed by the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center, produces homegrown ammonia to reduce reliance on imported fertilizers. The facility uses wind energy to generate hydrogen and nitrogen, which are combined to create ammonia for agriculture and industry, aiming to lower costs for farmers and diversify energy applications.
- It's not just oil: Iran war also threatens Asia's food security
The ongoing conflict in Iran has disrupted global food security in Asia by closing the Strait of Hormuz and imposing Chinese restrictions on fertilizer supplies during the critical planting season.
- Millions will go hungry if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to cause rising fuel and fertilizer costs, leading to reduced agricultural harvests and higher food prices, potentially leaving millions hungry.
- It’s Not Just Oil. A Blocked Hormuz Risks Hiking the Price of Nearly Everything You Buy
A potential blockage of the Hormuz Strait threatens to increase global commodity prices, impacting goods like fertilizers. The article highlights fertilizer shipments at China's Lianyungang port, underscoring supply chain vulnerabilities.