Phosphorus is essential for growing crops, but global reserves are shrinking fast. Now researchers are looking for ways to recycle the valuable mineral – by
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Phosphate Fertilizer Crisis Drawing Attention to Sustainable Alternatives
As the world’s population approaches 8 billion people, the phosphate fertilizer crisis is putting pressure on the means of production. When it comes to farming
Energy, Climate and the COVID-19 Shocks: Double or Quits
The shocks from COVID-19 likely to affect energy and the climate are multiple and unprecedented in scale and scope. Shocks from collapsing prices due to
Potash & COVID-19: How Have Industry Majors Responded
The Covid-19 outbreak has shocked the financial world, injecting uncertainty into markets and driving economies to the brink of recession. It seems every sector has
Potash Research Update: Crop Root Systems Explain Need to Maintain K Index Level
When considering the appropriate soil K (Potassium) Index for a crop or rotation, it is important to take into account that different crops have root
How is Coronavirus Pandemic Affecting Global Mining Industry
With the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak now delared as a pandemic by World Health Organization (WTO), even the most optimistic analysts fear we are heading towards
World’s Top 10 Phosphate Mining Production Countries
Agricultural resources phosphate and potash are primarily used to produce fertilizer for crops and animal feed supplements. Only 5% of world production of these resources
Demand for Canadian Organic Foods Creating Opportunities in the Organic Fertilizer Industry
Canadian consumers are placing greater demand on the country’s organic foods industry, creating a need for more advanced organic fertilizer products. According to The World
Potash Research Update: Recent Trends in UK Potash Fertilizer Use
The latest Professional Agricultural Analysis Group (PAAG) UK soil analysis data suggest that 33% of fields (including both arable and grassland) are below index 2-
Development of Hydrocarbons in East Africa: Political and Security Challenges
East Africa has the potential to experience a gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) export boom in the coming years due to several projects that