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FERTILIZER COLLAPSE: Chemical giant BASF to slash ammonia production in Germany amid natural gas crisis, reducing nitrogen-based fertilizer supply

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July 30, 2022 -

BASF reportedly had to pay an additional 800 million euros (about $809.5 million) in the second quarter compared to a year earlier while slashing output of ammonia, which requires large amounts of gas in order to produce.

"We are reducing production at facilities that require large volumes of natural gas, such as ammonia plants," announced BASF chief executive Martin Brudermuller in a conference call following an earnings report.

BASF is looking to tap external suppliers ...

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(Homesteading.news) Long the standard used in supposed “science-based” agriculture, chemical fertilizers have largely become the norm in modern farming. But these synthetic and man-made varieties are becoming increasingly more expensive and difficult to obtain, which is driving many farmers back to good, old-fashioned animal manure....

BASF announces “permanent” downsizing and shuttering of its European chemical operations, affecting fertilizer, polymers and more

https://www.naturalnews.com/2022-10-28-basf-announces-permanent-downsizing-closure-europe-facilities.html

October 28, 2022 -

BASF, which had already cut fertilizer production in Germany back in July due to exceptionally high fuel costs, now says more cuts are necessary to keep the company afloat.

"The European chemical market has been growing only weakly for about a decade [and] the significant increase in natural gas and power prices over the course of this year is putting pressure on chemical value chains," announced CEO Martin Brudermüller about the decision.

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Natural soil amendments: Wood ash and crushed rock effectively increase nitrogen bioavailability in soil, acting as a non-chemical fertilizer

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February 24, 2019 - chemical fertilizer, as it is high in nutrients but low in pollutants. (Related: Organic farming found to eliminate plant parasites longer than conventional chemical pesticides.)

However, the study took note that further research and experiments should be conducted to confirm these findings fully. The effects of crushed rock, however, were small.

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Op-ed suggests removing tariffs on fertilizer imports to alleviate high fertilizer prices

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June 09, 2022 -

The June 7 op-ed penned by Kent Kaiser and Dave Juday cited the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the sanctions that seek to "restrict [Russia's] export revenue" as one reason for the skyrocketing fertilizer prices.

"The pressure applied by sanctions effectively reduces the available supply of fertilizer on the global market," they added.

"The U.S. has a robust fertilizer manufacturing sector, but the overall balance of global supply and demand affects prices here in ...

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China places additional restrictions on fertilizer exports to safeguard own fertilizer stocks as supplies dwindle

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October 22, 2021 - chemical fertilizers.

She added that the NDRC will take steps to ensure "the release of relevant chemical fertilizer reserves." The agency will also keep an eye on the domestic and foreign fertilizer markets and import and export trends.

This is not the first time that China has imposed new regulations on the country's fertilizer production industry. Earlier this year, Chinese authorities launched investigations into the urea market, announced key ...

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Major Florida fertilizer hub took DIRECT HIT by Hurricane Ian, produces HALF the phosphate fertilizer for America

https://www.naturalnews.com/2022-09-29-florida-fertilizer-hub-direct-path-hurricane-ian.html

September 29, 2022 -

Mosaic Co. operates numerous mines in an area east of Tampa and north-northeast of Fort Myers where the Category 4 hurricane – Ian's maximum recorded wind speeds were just a few miles per hour (mph) short of reaching Category 5 – made landfall, bringing with it catastrophic damage.

The storm surge alone is reportedly causing catastrophic damage to Sanibel, Englewood, Venice and other areas, not to mention all the heavy winds and rain. And that very same carnage is ...

Peecycling: Key to alleviating fertilizer shortages

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June 21, 2022 - chemical fertilizers.)

"There's no doubt that urine can be a safe fertilizer for growing any kind of crop," Noe-Hays said in a video produced by researchers at the University of Michigan.

Furthermore, the organization said the urine one adult produces in a year, which is around 125 gallons or 473 liters, is sufficient to grow 320 pounds or 145 kilograms of wheat.

One area of research has been looking into the effect of pharmaceuticals in urine and whether ...

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Warning: Do not eat plant fertilizer

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PFAS in biosolids fertilizer sparks damages lawsuit

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February 29, 2024 -

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Five farmers from Johnson County, Texas, filed a lawsuit this week against Synagro Technologies, Inc. and its Texas affiliate. The lawsuit alleges that Synagro’s biosolids-fertilizer contains high levels of PFAS that poisoned them, killed their livestock, polluted their water, and rendered their property worthless. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), several of the PFAS found in the biosolids and on the ...

Food prices increase as fertilizer costs surge

https://www.naturalnews.com/2021-09-24-food-prices-increase-as-fertilizer-costs-surge.html

September 24, 2021 -

Due to extreme weather, plant shutdowns and government sanctions, the chemical fertilizer market is slamming already struggling farmers, who are under the strain of rising costs to produce food.

Urea prices skyrocketed earlier this month to the highest it has seen since 2012 in New Orleans. A common phosphate fertilizer, commonly known as DAP is also at its most expensive since 2008.

Tariffs on imported phosphate, for instance, are contributing to its ...

How to make your own DIY fertilizer

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May 17, 2018 -

Fertilizers are to soil what health supplements are to humans. They make up for missing or low levels of nutrients.

Macronutrients are vital for your plants. Nitrogen (N) speeds up the growth of foliage and leaves, phosphorus (P) improves the roots, and potassium (K) encourages flowering and fruits.

The other kind of nutrients are micronutrients. The important mineral ones are calcium, copper, and magnesium. Others include boron, chloride, copper, manganese, molybdenum, ...

Why I’m Stockpiling Fertilizer Now for Food Resilience

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