Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF) has issued a rock phosphate tender for the bulk supply of this critical raw material, which is essential for fertilizer production. The tender is open to domestic and international suppliers, with bids due by October 21, 2024. The RCF rock phosphate tender aims to secure a consistent supply to support…
India’s reliance on urea imports is projected to drop to 10-15%, down from a high of 30% in FY 2021, according to a Crisil Ratings study. This reduction is driven by the launch of new urea production capacities. These plants are expected to achieve regulated returns as utilization rates improve. Additionally, older plants will maintain…
Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL) recently announced the HURL DAP Tender for importing Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) in bulk (fertilizer grade). This tender covers both the East Coast of India (ECI) and the West Coast of India (WCI). The bid due date was set for October 22, 2024, generating significant interest within the fertilizer industry….
Norwegian agricultural leader Yara has embraced biomethane as a sustainable substitute for natural gas in ammonia production. This shift slashes the carbon footprint by 75% compared to traditional methods reliant on fossil fuels. Yara targets an annual output of 6,000 to 7,000 tonnes of sustainable ammonia, sufficient for producing 15,000 tonnes of fertilizer per year….
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…
Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) appointed M R Sharma as its Managing Director, effective 1st September 2024. In addition to his new role, Sharma will continue as Director (Technical). According to a press release from Indian Cooperative, Sharma, a Chemical Engineering graduate from IIT Roorkee (1981), brings over 42 years of experience in the fertilizer…
Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL) recently invited bids for importing Muriate of Potash (MOP) – Bulk (Fertilizer Grade). The bid submission deadline was October 16, 2024. The HURL MOP tender update confirms that the MOP supply will go to East Coast India (ECI). This move aims to secure crucial raw materials for fertilizer for…
Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, honored Giridhar Mishra, Chief Operating Officer of Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, with the prestigious award at the annual Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) Awards in New Delhi. This accolade underscores Matix’s commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and…
ICL, a leading global specialty minerals company, has signed a five-year agreement valued at approximately $170 million with AMP Holdings Group Co. Ltd., a prominent agricultural distribution company in China. This agreement, set to run until 2028, aligns with ICL’s strategic goal of expanding its Growing Solutions product range and enhancing its position in key…
The boardroom at National Fertilizer Ltd was filled with anticipation as the DAP tender results were about to be announced. Two leading names in the global fertilizer trade, MIDGULF International Limited, and Agrifields DMCC, had submitted bids after months of careful planning, strategy, and analysis of the commodities market. The bids were close. MIDGULF International…
