FAO: Global Fertilizer Use to Grow 1.8% a Year Through 2018

Organizations join alliance to encourage industry to promote proper use of fertilizers and minimize their environmental impact in the field.

Rising prices could see farmers reducing fertilizer applications in the medium term.

Cheminova brings complementary technologies in insecticides and herbicides, enhances FMC’s fungicide portfolio and adds a growing micronutrient business.

A growing world population and public and regulatory pressure on agriculture for continuous improvement will make biopesticide programs increasingly saleable for retailers.

Consolidation, multinationals drive access and affordability for the fertile fields of major growing regions.

FMC to exclusively sell Actagro products in Asia-Pacific.

Ethiopia’s Agricultural Transformation Agency reports that 100,000 to 400,000 tonnes of potash will be consumed by Ethiopia, Kenya and other East African nations over the next five years.

In the United States, achieving crop protection industry success demands an eagle eye on new formulations, resurrected chemistries and most vitally: relationships.

Verdesian to gain more than 270 patent properties.