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LEILI's biostimulant product ALGA600 obtains EU CE certification

On November 25th, LEILI Sargassum Enzymatic Extraction Biotimulants-ALGA 600, successfully obtained the EU CE certificate according to EU Regulation EU 2019/1009, with the categery of PFC 6 (B) and registration number of FB 009788 001. This indicates that Chinese algae biostimulant products have been the first officially approved and certified in the EU market, laying a solid foundation for the co...

12-05

Report: Global Biofertilizers Market Worth USD 4.77 Billion by 2032

The global biofertilizers market was valued at USD 2.31 billion in 2023 and is projected to be worth USD 4.77 billion by the end of 2032, according to Global Market Insights Inc.The biofertilizers industry is anticipated to record an 8.5% CAGR during 2024-2032 due to a wider awareness of sustainable agricultural practices. Biofertilizers offer benefits such as reduced soil degradation and min...

11-26

Breakthrough research presented in scientific reports demonstrates how gene-edited microbes offer a new source of nitroge−− Findings are the first, peer-reviewed evidence of gene-edited microbes supplying a material proportion of corn farmers

Peer-reviewed research published recently in Scientific Reports describes a new technology that could revolutionize a century-old approach to providing nitrogen to crops. The study, a collaboration of researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Purdue University, and Pivot Bio, a leading sustainable agriculture company, presented first-of-its-kind evidence showing how gene-editing e...

11-25

Agricultural biomass shows promise in reducing chemical fertilizer use

Agricultural biomass residues and food industry byproducts are emerging as viable alternatives to reduce chemical fertilizer usage, paving the way for more sustainable farming practices. This groundbreaking development took center stage at the EIMA International trade show in Bologna, Italy, which AgroPages attended.The event featured a series of high-level meetings focusing on soil fertility...

11-19

Green hydrogen market to grow by US$46.25 billion from 2024-2028

The global green hydrogen market size is estimated to grow by USD 46.25 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 66.83% during the forecast period. Growing adoption of clean fuel is driving market growth, with a trend towards growing focus on using clean hydrogen in refineries. However, high initial cost poses a challenge.Green hydrogen, produced...

11-18

New fertiliser facility a vote of confidence in WA agriculture

One of Australia's fertiliser suppliers will build a new fertilizer distribution centre, in a vote of confidence in the long-term future of Western Australia's $16.3 billion agriculture industry and Perth's major industrial area.Nutrien Ag Solutions has begun work on the new $70 million distribution centre, after a fire destroyed the company's existing bulk fertiliser site in Febru...

11-13

Final results of second administrative review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) released the final results of the second administrative review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco. In the final results, the DOC increased the tariff rate for Moroccan phosphate fertilizers imported into the US from a preliminary rate of 14.21% to 16.81%.This new rate applies retroactively as the final tariff rate for ...

11-12

Argentina centralizes and simplifies agri-input registration process

The Argentine government has announced that all phytosanitary and bioinput procedures are now centralized through SIGTrámites. This fully digital platform aims to streamline, facilitate, and transparently communicate user procedures and prior requests.Argentina's National Food Safety and Quality Service (Senasa) emphasized that SIGTrámites will serve as the centralizing channel for comp...

11-11

FARMERS SHOULD CONSIDER POTASH PURCHASES WITH POSSIBLE BELARUS PRODUCTION CUT

A fertilizer market expert is not surprised about recent reports saying Belarus potash production and exports might be reduced.Josh Linville with StoneX tells Brownfield potash saw a huge price correction coming out of the 2021-2022 spike, with prices dropping to about a third of where it peaked, and then prices stayed there. “When prices get low, they can’t go forever. Eventually, the manufac...

11-06

Canada’s fertilizer Industry: a key to food security in a growing world

As the global population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, ensuring food security will only become more critical. Fertilizer is the backbone of the agri-food sector, responsible for nearly half of the world’s food production.As the global population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, ensuring food security will only become more critical. Fertilizer is the backbone of the agri-fo...

11-05

Fertilizer market in Brazil ends 2024 with optimistic outlook

With 2024 drawing to a close, the Brazilian fertilizer market has shown stable and promising results. Aluísio Teixeira, president of Sindiadubos (Fertilizer and Agricultural Supplements Industry Association of Paraná State), presented the market analyses and projections during the 18th NPK Symposium 2024.Analysis of three distinct scenarios for the year indicates total deliveries ranging be...