Fertilisers
Beirut warning over AN fertiliser safety
This week’s explosion in Beirut, seemingly through the accidental detonation of a warehouse full of Ammonium Nitrate fertiliser, is a tragedy for those killed and injured, their families and those who have lost homes and property. The TV images of the awful explosion,...
AIC launches five year review of FIAS
AIC has announced the launch of its consultation on the draft Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS) 2021 Standard, which is due to be introduced on 1st February 2021. The FIAS Review Group and Working Group has reviewed the current FIAS 2016 standard over the...
AD4PT alliance for sustainable arable cropping
Four arable supply industry companies are collaborating over an initiative to promote sustainable crop production through innovation, technology and best practice. Initiated by plant breeder DSV, the AD4PT strategic alliance comprises cultivation and drilling...
Yara’s margins rise on lower first half revenues
Fertiliser manufacturer Yara International has reported higher profitability on lower revenues and volumes sold in the first half of 2020. It made an operating income of $335 million on revenues of $2.82 billion in the three months ended June 30th 2020, compared to...
Potash exec for Moroccan mine
A former managing director of ICL-UK has been appointed chief executive of Emmerson Plc, the Moroccan focused potash development company. Graham Clarke spent 26 years at Cleveland Potash’s Boulby Potash Mine in Yorkshire, working his way from graduate trainee through...
Grassland farmers measuring more for nutrient precision
More grassland farmers are testing their soil nutrient status to help them use fertilisers more accurately, according to the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE). The Society has released its latest survey results on what should have been the day of Grassland...