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With seed coating in China becoming more popular, seed treatment market value increases to RMB2.4 billion

Based on the 2022 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) data of the United Nations, the global seed treatment market value reached approximately US$6.1 billion. From 2023 to 2028, the market is expected to thrive at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The popularity of seed coating is particularly much higher in developed countries, with the percentage of applications ranging...

09-11

Geosmin H101 helps Pakistani agriculture tackle planting challenges and promote sustainable agriculture

Pakistani agriculture plays a critical role in the national economy, with its main crops including wheat, rice, cotton, and others. Among them, wheat is a vital grain crop with a large planting area, taking up large arable land, especially in Punjab, the main production region of wheat. Although rice is not the leading food in Pakistan, rice is vital for exportation. It is the second largest ...

09-11

Soil profile tests can help you reduce fertilizer costs

The key to unlocking high yields is through soil profile testing, which not only measures nitrogen but also detects chloride and sulfur levels, says agronomy experts. Such testing can directly influence the amount of nitrogen applied and determine if additional sulfur or chloride is needed.Given the high costs of these elements and their often uncertain status in the soil, conducting a few profile...

09-09

Friday’s Insider: Urea vs. UAN — similarities and differences of application

When I worked for a Ukrainian production holding, we produced a lot of UAN. Yes, we used exactly that verb—“to brew.” Whenever we had an issue with urea quality (high biuret content, in particular), we would make UAN. And I must say—farmers still like it. Urea and UAN (Urea Ammonium Nitrate) liquid fertilizers are widely used by farmers across the globe. Both have unique properties, applic...

09-09

China increases purchases of Brazilian agribusiness products, now representing 35%

Between July 2023 and July 2024, Brazil exported over US$57.94 billion to China, representing an 8.9% increase compared to the previous 12-month period. With this exponential growth, Chinese purchases of Brazilian agribusiness products now account for 35% of the total, making China the primary export destination.Brazil exported $28.44 billion in agricultural products to China in the first hal...

09-09

Major grant for British bio-input company will boost African agriculture

Farmers in the developed world have been using ‘biological nitrogen-fixers’ (BNFs) for years, but generally they work only on a specific crop type, the ‘legume’ family that includes peas and beansProviding sub-Saharan smallholders with a cost-effective alternative to expensive artificial nitrogen fertiliser has come a step closer for British agri-biotech company Legume Technology, fol...

09-06

The Power of Stacking Biostimulants

In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, farmers are continually seeking ways to enhance crop yields, improve plant health, and maximize the quality of their produce. One of the most promising strategies in recent years has been the use of biostimulants—natural products that enhance plant growth and resilience. But there’s an emerging trend that takes this concept even further: stacking bios...

09-05

Use of bioinputs soars in Brazil, McKinsey study reveals

According to the study "The Mind of the Brazilian Farmer 2024," conducted by McKinsey, the use of bioinputs for pest and disease control, as well as fertilizers and stimulants, has surged in Brazil.Grain crops in Brazil's Cerrado region, including the Central West, have significantly increased their use of bioinputs to 66%, nearly doubling the previous rate of 35% in 2022.The survey ...

09-05

Spain: NEIKER investigates development of biofertilizers from fishing waste

The NEIKER technology center is coordinating a project to investigate the development of biological fertilizers and biostimulants made from fishing waste.Traditional fertilizers, composed of mineral substances such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, are the most commonly used to nourish soils. However, their production depends on industrial processes that require large amounts of energy and c...

09-04

Keep Green: Revolutionizing coffee cultivation with advanced biostimulants

Did you know that coffee is one of the top-traded commodities in the world, with over 2.25 billion cups consumed daily? According to the FAO, ″coffee is the most widely traded tropical product, with up to 25 million farming households globally accounting for 80 percent of world output.″ These households depend on coffee cultivation, making it an essential source of livelihood for many.&nb...

09-04

Top 10 Potash Countries by Production (Updated 2024)

The potash sector faced a number of headwinds in 2023, leading to volatility in fertilizer prices for much of the year.While the market stabilized in the first half of 2024, lower cost inputs for potash production and improved crop production have placed downward pressure on potash prices in the second half of the year.The World Bank expects fertilizer prices to average lower in 2024 and 2025 comp...

09-03

Spanish government approves new regulations to promote sustainable soil nutrition

The Council of Ministers has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, for a royal decree that incorporates new regulations and the simplification of some measures of the royal decree on sustainable nutrition of agricultural soils of December 27, 2022.This new regulation responds to the Government's commitment to advancing the rational fertilization of crops and...

09-02

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With seed coating in China becoming more popular, seed treatment market value increases to RMB2.4 billion

Geosmin H101 helps Pakistani agriculture tackle planting challenges and promote sustainable agriculture

Soil profile tests can help you reduce fertilizer costs

Friday’s Insider: Urea vs. UAN — similarities and differences of application

China increases purchases of Brazilian agribusiness products, now representing 35%

Major grant for British bio-input company will boost African agriculture

The Power of Stacking Biostimulants

Use of bioinputs soars in Brazil, McKinsey study reveals

Spain: NEIKER investigates development of biofertilizers from fishing waste

Keep Green: Revolutionizing coffee cultivation with advanced biostimulants

Top 10 Potash Countries by Production (Updated 2024)

Spanish government approves new regulations to promote sustainable soil nutrition

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