--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20220118-switzerland-plans-to-create-mineral-fertilizer-reserves/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Switzerland plans to create mineral fertilizer reserves Publication Date: 18.01.2022, 18:00 The authorities are concerned about the near future. The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research of Switzerland introduced a decree, which provides for the creation of stocks of mineral fertilizers in the country. This decision was taken last year, amid a sharp increase in prices for mineral fertilizers, caused by a rise in the price of natural gas in Europe and the suspension of several chemical plants. A stable supply of fertilizers is crucial for agriculture in Switzerland since the country does not produce any fertilizers, importing them from around the world. On the eve of spring field works, a reliable supply of mineral fertilizers, especially nitrogen, to the Swiss farmers is the key to a good harvest amid disruptions in supply chains due to restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and high prices for fertilizers. At the end of December 2021, nitrogen fertilizer stocks in Switzerland amounted to 17 thousand tons. --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.