Tag Archive | "fertilizer"

India Seeks Stake in Belaruskali

Monday, January 9, 2012

LiveMint reported that a fertilizer ministry official will try to negotiate a 20% stake in potash producer Belaruskali.

Indian Buyers Push for Lower Potash and Phosphate Prices

Thursday, December 1, 2011

India is pushing potash and phosphate suppliers to lower fertilizer prices, citing that a weakening currency and climbing potash and phosphate prices are pushing Indian farmers out of the market.

Potash and Phosphate Share Values Underpinned by Weak Global Macroeconomic Outlook

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

The shares of fertilizer producers continue to be underpinned by the weak global macroeconomic picture, despite the bullish projections on the near and long-term outlook for the sector.

Morocco Expects Tight Phosphate Supply Chain in 2012

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Tight supplies and high prices of agricultural products including corn and wheat are expected to increase demand for fertilizers, through the near future, however, sometime past 2012, more plentiful supplies should halt potential shortages.

Potash Producers reach Maximum Output

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Last week Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan announced doubled quarterly earnings, however, the statement resulted in some negative sentiment regarding the fertilizer market reaching maximum output.

Rising Production Costs Reduce Fertilizer Profits

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Recently, record-setting earnings have been the norm for fertilizer producers, however, late last month the markets were roiled by a quarterly earnings report by Mosaic, the world’s largest phosphate producer, which showed that profits missed analyst’s earnings per share (EPS) expectations.

India Grapples with Skyrocketing Fertilizer Costs

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

India is just one of the many nations in the world dealing with a food crisis. While the country is experiencing unprecedented population growth, the amount of arable land is shrinking, thereby increasing the need for fertilizers.

Potash Mining in Kazakhstan

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Kazakhstan has long been known to contain potash reserves; however, no mine has been developed. Preliminary estimates suggest that the country, which is favourably located in close proximity to the Asian markets, may hold enough potash reserves to make it one of the world’s top producers.

Vale Fertilizer Unit to Invest $15 Bln by 2020

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Mineweb reported that Vale's fertilizer unit is planning to invest $15 million to develop potash projects in Brazil.

Fertilizer Shortage Worries Planters

Monday, September 19, 2011

The Times of India reported that farmers in the Indian state of Madikeri are concerned about getting enough potash for their crops.

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