Friday’s Insider: Why potash trading is not a cartel anymore
In the past, potash trading, or MOP, was strictly regulated among the world's main producers. However, this changed one day. Let’s take a retrospective glance at this story.
In the past, potash trading, or MOP, was strictly regulated among the world's main producers. However, this changed one day. Let’s take a retrospective glance at this story.
Historically, Indian urea tenders have played a significant role in the market’s supply and demand distribution. However, in recent years, the market has stopped actively reacting to the country’s tenders. Let’s try to analyse the initial reasons and possible consequences.
When we need to compare the costs of fertilizers with the prices of the finished agricultural product, the best solution is to look at affordability indexes. As we know, numbers don't lie.
The age-old question of the egg and the chicken: do fertilizers react to agricultural commodities prices or vice versa? I am certain that there are two sides to the same coin, and let’s try to follow this trend.
The move aims to enhance transparency and regulate production costs in the fertilizer industry.
Federal Industries Minister demands reversal of recent urea price increases amid critical planting season.
CVR Partner's subsidiary struggles with lower ammonia prices despite stable company-wide dividends.
Historically, fertilizer has been the largest variable cost for corn growers.
The adjustment in urea fertilizer prices comes as a direct response to significant increases in gas tariffs by the federal government.
Amidst hoarding and market manipulation, major companies unite to ensure fair pricing for farmers.
The Punjab government plans to regulate the fertilizer market and combat overcharging.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government focuses on enhancing local fertilizer production.
Delayed corn planting in Brazil impacts international fertilizer market
The country faced an unprecedented price hike amid supply shortages and black market activities.
Proposal by Agriculture Minister Amaraweera under review.