The latest Pacific Northwest Production Cost Report, released on August 22, 2025, by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), shows stable fertilizer markets with only slight price adjustments across key products. Farmers in the region continue to face steady input costs as the fall application season approaches. Synthetic Fertilizer Market Read more
The global potash market in 2025 is at a turning point. Geopolitical tensions in the Black Sea and growing demand from Brazil are driving significant shifts in fertilizer trade flows. With sanctions, trade barriers, and investment surges, the fertilizer sector is redefining its supply strategies. Black Sea Becomes Fertilizer Epicentre Read more
Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT), a Government of India enterprise, has announced a project to install a new horizontal belt filter at its Phosphoric Acid Plant in Ambalamedu, Kochi. The project will be executed on a turnkey basis. FACT aims to boost efficiency and reliability in phosphoric acid production Read more
The temporary suspension of urea production at Ramagundam Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL) has worsened the fertilizer shortage in Telangana during the crucial kharif season. Reported technical snags forced the shutdown, drawing sharp criticism from political leaders and increasing concern among farmers. Urea Production Stops After Leakages On August 14, Read more
China has lifted export restrictions on fertilizers, rare earth minerals, and tunnel boring machines for India. The move addresses concerns raised by New Delhi and is expected to improve bilateral relations between the two Asian giants. Key Diplomatic Development The announcement followed a meeting between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Read more
Steady Construction Progress Across Key Units The Talcher Fertilizer Plant, a cornerstone in India’s mission for fertilizer self-reliance, has achieved significant progress despite complex engineering and logistical challenges. As of the latest review, the overall project completion stands at over 67%, with Off-Site and Utility (OSBL) packages—excluding Coal Gasification (CG) Read more
In a major move to secure its fertilizer supply, India has signed long-term agreements with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden to increase the supply of diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer. Three Indian companies—Indian Potash Ltd, Krishak Bharati Cooperative Ltd (Kribhco), and Central Insecticides Limited—inked the agreements during a visit by Union Minister J.P. Read more
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has urged India to build a resilient and self-sufficient agricultural supply chain. His remarks come amid rising concerns over the availability of essential farm inputs due to global disruptions. Focus on Domestic Production of Key Farm Inputs Speaking at the ICC Krishi Vikram Thematic Read more
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd (GNFC) has awarded a contract to thyssenkrupp Udhe India Pvt. Ltd (TKUIPL) for the construction of a 600-million-tonne-per-day (MTPD) or 2,00,000-metric-tonne-per-annum (MTPA) weak nitric acid-III plant on an LEPC (Licensing, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) basis. Expanding Production Capacity The agreement, approved by GNFC’s Read more
As the rabi season approached its peak, farmers across India prepared their fields, ensuring their crops received the nutrients they needed. Among the essential fertilizers, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) was second only to urea in importance. But behind the scenes, a major shift was happening in India’s fertilizer imports. For years, Read more
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