Magazine: Fertilizer International

The grave economic and human health consequences of the global spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) deepened in March.

Charlotte Hebebrand, director general of the International Fertilizer Association (IFA), is to step down at the beginning of May, after more than seven years in the role.

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Newly-developed froth flotation schemes, equipment and reagents are improving selectivity and the grade and recovering of phosphate concentrates

With more than 15 million hectares of land watered by drip irrigation globally, the technology’s agricultural potential remains enormous. Fertigation – the ability to manage and regulate both water and plant nutrients – is a key advantage helping drive worldwide growth.

Rice is one of the world’s most popular food staples, providing around one-fifth of the total global calorific value of human diets. Cultivation and consumption is particularly prevalent in Asian countries. We look at the nutrient needs of this widely-grown cereal.

A complete listing of all articles and news items that appeared in Fertilizer International during 2019.

Leading EU phosphate and NPK fertilizer producers are profiled, including EuroChem, Fertiberia, Grupa Azoty, ICL, Prayon and Yara.

The theme of the 26th Arab Fertilizer Association Annual Fertilizer Forum & Exhibition is ‘Reshaping the industry future’. This year’s Forum will be held at the Semiramis Intercontinental, Cairo, 11-13 February 2020. New AFA Secretary General, Raed Soub , provides a preview of what is the Arab region’s showcase annual fertilizer event.

Sirius Minerals is in talks with Anglo American about a £386 million cash offer for its UK-based polyhalite mine project.