Latin American fertilizer news

On the 26 - 28 January Argus Media, in collaboration with CRU, hosted hundreds of attendees for Fertilizer Latino Americano, a networking event serving the Latin American and global market.

Brazil Potash has reported significant site progress including federal water rights approval, indigenous community partnership advancement, and construction financing initiatives for the Autazes Potash Project.

Itafos has filed a technical report for its updated preliminary economic assessment for the Arraias Phosphate Project.

Dr Metodi Zlatev and Dr Jan Lampke, Haver & Boecker Niagara, Germany, discuss how efficient screening technologies can be used to optimise fertilizer production and engender a more sustainable process.

Nitrogen Fertilizer Factories (FAFENs) Bahia and Sergipe have begun operations and reinforce national fertilizer production in Brazil.

Argus Media has suggested that ammonium sulfate will steer Brazil’s urea imports in 2026.

US fertilizer producer and exporter Mosaic has idled its phosphate-based SSP production in Brazil, following increases in sulfur prices.

Nutrien has completed the sale of its equity position in Profertil S.A. in Argentina.

Brazil Potash has achieved major milestones for 2025 and prepares for construction advancement in 2026.

Electric Hydrogen has announced its expansion into Latin America to accelerate green fertilizer production and industrial decarbonisation.