Rama Phosphates Limited has introduced its latest innovation, Girnar UROSUPER (Granular) fertilizer. The company launched this Urea Single Super Phosphate (SSP) fertilizer at its Udaipur unit. It aims to transform farming by delivering essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur, which are critical for boosting crop productivity. Designed for Indian Farmers Girnar UROSUPER offers a…
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….
Indian fertilizer producer and importer Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF) has received bids from seven trading firms in its tender for phosphate rock and NPS 20-20-0+13S, which closed today. The bidders include TLI Tradelink, Sun International, Agrifields, Aditya Birla, Indagro, Midgulf International, and Hexagon Fertilizers Asia. The company is reviewing technical offers, and price bids…
The Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) is set to transform fertilizer production by establishing two advanced Nano DAP manufacturing units. These facilities will be located in Phulpur and Aonla, each with a production capacity of 36,500 tonnes per day (TPD). This ambitious project is estimated to cost around Rs 7,000 crore, highlighting IFFCO’s dedication…
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…
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 the global fertilizer market, few commodities hold as much significance as rock phosphate. Essential for the production of agricultural fertilizers, it has become a lifeline for farmers across the world. Governments and corporations alike recognize its value, leading to intense competition whenever a new tender is announced. One such tender was floated by a…
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…
RCF Ltd., on behalf of the Department of Fertilizers (DOF) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has issued a new tender for the purchase of Prilled or Granular Urea (46% Nitrogen) in bulk. The urea will be delivered to an Indian port by November 20, 2024. This RCF urea tender invites sealed offers from…
Fertilizer prices in 2024 showed a stable trend after significant declines in 2023, but they remain higher than pre-pandemic levels. The stabilization reflects a balance between global supply and demand dynamics, alongside geopolitical influences. The Journey from 2021 to 2024 In 2021 and 2022, fertilizer prices soared to unprecedented levels due to supply chain disruptions….
