Fertilizer project news
Phospholutions announces James Ortíz as Chief Commercial Officer
With extensive experience in implementing transformative strategies within the global commodity markets, Ortíz will lead the expansion of the RhizoSorb® fertilizer technology platform on a global scale.
Coromandel commences activity to set up its 1000 crore plus PA & SA plants at Kakinada
Coromandel International has commenced the project activity to set up its Phosphoric Acid-Sulphuric Acid complex facility at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
Accolades for expanded Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism programmes to boost African farmers’ access to fertilizers
Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism Governing Council praises special fund, administered by the African Development Group, for innovative financing solutions to boost fertilizer use and agricultural productivity in Africa and echoes call for more financing for the continent’s fertilizer sector.
Kenyan farmers get fertilizer boost
In a significant step to advance food security in Kenya, the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism has launched a project that will help deliver nearly 8000 t of fertilizers to 100 000 smallholder farmers, boosting harvests and incomes.
Yara reports increased deliveries, lower prices and reduced GHG emission intensity in 1Q
The company’s financial results show that first-quarter EBITDA was US$435 million compared to US$487 million in the first quarter of 2023.
Pivot Bio sustainability programme verifies the avoidance of more than 315 000 t of CO2e since 2022
Pivot Bio has announced that growers opting to validate their implementation of better nitrogen management practices through the company’s N-OVATOR programme have avoided more than 315 000 t of CO2e over the first two years of the programme.
Nitricity launches field trial of climate-smart nitrogen fertilizer
In partnership with Olam Food Ingredients, Elemental Excelerator, and the Madera/Chowchilla Resource Conservation District, the announcement marked a significant increase in scale from small deliveries to the first tonnage of Nitricity’s liquid calcium nitrate product delivered.
Petrobras approves start of reactivation of fertilizer factory in Araucária
The Executive Board of Petrobras unanimously approved the initial measures for the revitalisation and future resumption of operations at the fertilizer factory Araucária Nitrogenados S/A – ANSA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. The plant, located in Paraná, has been in hibernation since 2020.
Global Affairs Canada provides funding to the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism
A sum of CAN$7.3 million has been provided to enhance sustainable agricultural productivity and smallholder farmer livelihoods, particularly women and youth across Africa.
Fenner Dunlop upgrades mobile app
The company has announced the release of an updated version of its mobile application, ‘Belt Buddy’, a tool which provides guidance on a wide range of conveyor belt technical subjects.