KBR has announced that it will provide its advanced ammonia technology for KazAzot’s first world-scale fertilizer complex in Kazakhstan. The plant, located in Aktau, will produce 2,000 metric tons of ammonia per day. As part of the project, KBR will offer a complete package of solutions. This includes a technology license, proprietary engineering design, equipment,…
SIA Linas Agro, a subsidiary of AB Akola Group, has acquired 100% of SIA Elagro Trade, a Latvian agricultural company. The deal was approved by the Competition Council of Latvia. Initially valued at €22 million, the final transaction amount rose to €25.5 million. This increase was due to higher-than-expected net working capital at the closing…
Major Investment in Panagarh Plant Matix Fertilizers and Chemicals, a leading urea producer in India, has revealed plans to invest ₹7,500 crore in a brownfield expansion at its existing plant in Panagarh Industrial Park, West Bengal. The expansion aims to double the company’s urea production capacity, further cementing its leadership in the fertilizer sector. Consistent…
Madras Fertilizers Limited (MFL) is taking a major step towards self-sufficiency in fertilizer production by expanding its facilities. The company plans to establish a new Ammonia and Urea Complex at its site in Manali, Chennai. To begin the project, Madras Fertilizer invited online bids to prepare a Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR). The bid submission deadline is…
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF), one of India’s leading public sector enterprises in the fertilizer industry, has issued a tender for the supply of 50,000 metric tons (MT) of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP). This tender supports RCF’s ongoing efforts to ensure a steady supply of fertilizer for the upcoming agricultural season. Key Tender Details: Product:…
In a major step to revive Assam’s fertilizer industry and strengthen its agricultural sector, the Assam Cabinet approved the purchase of a 40% equity stake in Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL). Consequently, this decision clears the way for establishing the Rs 10,601 crore Namrup Fertilizer Plant-IV. Government Partnership for Namrup-IV Project “The Central Government…
The fertilizer department has proposed a major reform to improve subsidy distribution. It asked the agriculture ministry to create a system using land records, cropping patterns, and soil health data. This system will determine subsidies for farmers and aims to roll out Direct Cash Transfers (DCT). Moreover, a parliamentary panel has expressed its support for…
In a significant address on the ongoing fertilizer crisis, Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) Chairman, Dilip Sanghani, discussed the acute shortage of liquid fertilizer in the country. He attributed the crisis to China’s decision to halt fertilizer exports, a move that has disrupted India’s agriculture sector. Speaking to the media, Sanghani stated, “50 %…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has introduced key amendments to the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985, under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Notified on December 13, 2024, these changes aim to improve fertilizer quality monitoring by streamlining sampling, testing, and dispute resolution processes. Simplified Sampling Process The new rules make fertilizer sampling more transparent….
India is grappling with a severe shortage of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP), a critical fertilizer for crops like wheat and mustard. The crisis is hitting hard in agriculturally dominant states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Let’s explore what’s behind the shortage and how it’s affecting farmers. Why is There a DAP Shortage? The shortage stems…
