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Fertilizer reduces plant damage caused by droughts

Fertilizer is often viewed as a tool to enhance plant growth under ideal conditions. But new research suggests it may have an unexpected power: helping plants survive during drought.A global study involving 26 grassland sites across 9 countries – including the work of faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY) – has found that fertilizer can reduce or even cancel out...

06-10

BASF and Yuntianhua successfully verify and register GHG emissions reductions from the use of stabilised urea fertilizer

In 2023, BASF and Yunnan Yuntianhua Co., Ltd, a China-based fertilizer manufacturer, launched a pilot project in China to verify the reduction of CO2 equivalent emissions (CO2e) from the use of Yuntianhua’s stabilised urea fertilizer containing BASF's urease inhibitor Limus®.The pilot verified that Yuntianhua reduced roughly 46 584 t of CO2e emissions by using Limus-treated fertilizer ...

06-10

Chengdu Newsun Crop Science Eyes Global Growth As Biostimulant Demand Accelerates

The biostimulant market is experiencing rapid growth as farmers seek more sustainable and efficient ways to enhance crop productivity and resilience, but that doesn’t mean its oversaturated, according to Yadong Li, Vice President of Global Strategy and Marketing at Chengdu Newsun Crop Science Co., Ltd.Li shares his insights on the future of the biostimulant market, with a focus on the growing de...

05-27

Kingenta signed a cooperation agreement with AgriAKU, a well-known Indonesian agricultural platform company, to start the Southeast Asian layout of slow-release fertilizers

On May 6 , local time in Indonesia , Kingenta Group signed a strategic partnership framework agreement with AgriAKU , a well-known agricultural technology platform enterprise in Indonesia and one of the largest agricultural material distribution companies in the country, marking the official launch of Kingenta Group's global promotion of slow-release fertilizers i...

05-21

How 20% Seaweed Extract Boosts Crop Yields and Soil Health Naturally

Modern agriculture is undergoing a major transformation. Farmers and agronomists are actively seeking ways to improve crop yield while maintaining soil health and long-term sustainability. This shift has put organic and bio-based fertilizers in the spotlight—particularly those formulated with seaweed extract. Leading producers such as humicchina manufacturers are developing high-concentration fo...

05-19

Mosaic Company expands in China with new biostimulant

TAMPA, FL - The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS), a global leader in phosphate and potash crop nutrients with a market capitalization of $9.69 billion and annual revenue of $11.1 billion, has announced the launch of a new biostimulant product, Neptunion, in China. Neptunion is designed to help crops cope with abiotic stress factors such as drought, salinity, and heat by enhancing stress resistance in wat...

05-19

Brazil has increased purchases of fertilizers from Russia

Brazil increased purchases of fertilizers from Russia in April to a maximum of $348 million since November last year, according to an analysis by RIA Novosti of data from the Brazilian statistical service.Thus, Russian companies supplied $348 million worth of fertilizers to the Brazilian market, which is a quarter more than last year's level and is the highest value since November.In physical ...

05-14

Bio-stimulants: A crucial tool in low-input, resilient farming

Properly formulated bio-stimulants can reduce grower costs and improve profits, as well as reducing the environmental impact of agrochemicals, AminoA shares.Go to watch：https://youtu.be/8H7xZiPoZJM AminoA will be attending Cereals 2025.Harnessing the potential of plants to unlock yield potential, increase resistance to stress and to help reduce environmental impacts, British bio-techn...

05-13

Revenue from Brazil’s specialty fertilizers market rises 19%

Brazil’s specialty fertilizers market ended 2024 with revenue of R$26.9 billion, up 18.9% from the previous year, according to the annual report released Monday (5) by the Brazilian Association of Plant Nutrition Technology (ABISOLO).Clorialdo Roberto Levrero, chairman of ABISOLO, told Valor the 2024 result exceeded the organization’s expectations, which had initially projected a 10% increase....

05-13

Genetic tweak. Nitrogen fix that cuts fertilizer use

Reducing fertilizer consumption while ensuring plants have adequate nitrogen uptake is a problem that researchers are attempting to crack. The National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) in New Delhi has now developed a way of improving ‘nitrogen use efficiency’ (NUE) by merely reducing nitric oxide content in plants (mainly rice). Current NUE pathways focus on agronomic practices...

01-17

Researchers demonstrated a wind-powered device that converts air into ammonia

Researchers from Stanford University and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals have developed a groundbreaking device that produces ammonia directly from air using wind energy. According to them, this new technology, aimed at replacing the Haber-Bosch process, which consumes a significant portion of global energy and contributes to carbon dioxide emissions, could revolutionize agricultura...

12-31

USDA builds up its fertilizer production expansion program with new $116M investment

On December 18, 2024, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), unveiled a series of investments aimed at bolstering domestic fertilizer production across nine states. New initiative involves the allocation of over $116 million.The funds are being distributed through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP), which seeks to enhance competition, reduce fertilizer...

12-25

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