Kingenta launches public welfare campaign in Beijing
Chinese agricultural firm Kingenta has announced that a large scale public benefit campaign officially started on 26 March this year.
The environment
World Bank supports agricultural pollution control efforts in East Asia
According to Reuters, the World Bank is supporting efforts to control agricultural pollution in East Asia as the region’s food demand increases due to rising consumption and urbanisation.
Barge company fined for spilling fertilizer
The Washington State Department of Ecology has announced that Tidewater Barge Lines Inc. has been fined for spilling fertilizer into the Snake and Columbia rivers.
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15 Chinese provinces implement no-development areas
According to Reuters, the Chinese government has approved plans by 15 different provinces and regions to draw up ‘red lines’ that will prevent economic development in large areas of land.
Scott Moe chosen as next Premier of Saskatchewan
According to Reuters, Scott Moe has been chosen as the new leader of the governing party of Saskatchewan, Canada.
Chinese agriculture production costs affected by higher fertilizer prices
According to Reuters, agriculture production costs in China are set to rise quickly this year due to the higher cost of pesticide and fertilizer.
Late access to fertilizer to affect maize production in Zambia
According to Reuters, maize production in Zambia could drop by approximately 50% in the 2017/2018 crop season if the current dry spell continues into February.
China looks to ensure fertilizer output for spring planting
China’s National Development & Reform Commission has asked local governments and companies to help ensure both stable prices and supplies of fertilizer for upcoming spring planting.
ADB approves third loan to improve China’s air quality
According to Reuters, the Asian Development Bank has approved a third loan to help improve the air quality in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region of China.
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B&V work on Koch Fertilizer plant expansion contributes to award
Black & Veatch has announced that it helped guide a Koch Industries subsidiary to an award-winning water treatment project at the Koch Fertilizer plant in Enid, Oklahoma, US.
Siwertell secures fertilizer unloader order
Siwertell has announced that it has secured a contract for an ST 490-M ship unloader from leading Norwegian mineral fertilizer producer, Yara International.
Gensource congratulates Innovare Technologies on patent approval
Gensource Potash Corp. has announced that its underlying technology provider, Innovare Technologies Ltd, has received confirmation of US Patent.
Stamicarbon acquires stake in Pursell Agri-Tech
Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. has released a statement claiming that its subsidiary Stamicarbon has acquired a 20% stake in Pursell Agri-Tech LLC.
Mosaic provides further detail on impact of Hurricane Irma
Mosaic Co. has released a statement providing an update on its third quarter business performance in connection with Hurricane Irma.
Mosaic issues statement on impact of Hurricane Irma
Mosaic Co. has released a statement addressing the impact of Hurricane Irma. The company’s team in Central Florida is currently assessing its impact on the company’s people and assets.