Climate change and agriculture

Star Bulk Agrees to Acquire Τhree Dry Bulk Vessels From E.R. Capital Holding

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Climate change and agriculture, Fertilizer

Star Bulk is a global shipping company providing worldwide seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector.

Key Points: 
  • Star Bulk is a global shipping company providing worldwide seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector.
  • Star Bulks vessels transport major bulks, which include iron ore, coal and grain, and minor bulks, which include bauxite, fertilizers and steel products.
  • Star Bulk was incorporated in the Marshall Islands on December 13, 2006 and maintains executive offices in Athens, Oslo, New York, Cyprus and Singapore.
  • The words believe, anticipate, intends, estimate, forecast, project, plan, potential, may, should, expect, pending and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.

Cronus Fertilizers Expands Partnership and Extends EPC Contract with thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions for Tuscola, Illinois, Ammonia Project

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Climate change and agriculture, Fertilizer, ThyssenKrupp, KaiC, Companies

Cronus Fertilizers announced important changes to its partnership with thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions (tkIS) that will enhance the success of Cronus proposed Tuscola, Illinois, fertilizer plant.

Key Points: 
  • Cronus Fertilizers announced important changes to its partnership with thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions (tkIS) that will enhance the success of Cronus proposed Tuscola, Illinois, fertilizer plant.
  • The Cronus Fertilizers facility will be one of the largest of its kind in the United States.
  • Our investment in Cronus Fertilizers demonstrates our commitment to this project and to Cronus' success in particular.
  • In January 2020, Cronus announced new investment from Keyman-Avunduk Investment Company AG (KAIC), which made KAIC the majority shareholder in Cronus Fertilizers.

Mosaic and BioConsortia to Collaborate on New Nitrogen-Fixing Microbial Products

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Agriculture, Science, Natural Resources, Research, Branches of biology, Agriculture, Agronomy, Crops, Energy crops, Staple foods, Climate change and agriculture, Soil biology, Fertilizer, Wheat, Nitrogen fixation, Maize

The Mosaic Company and BioConsortia, Inc. have entered into a collaboration to develop and launch nitrogen-fixing microbial products for corn, wheat and other major non-legume row crops.

Key Points: 
  • The Mosaic Company and BioConsortia, Inc. have entered into a collaboration to develop and launch nitrogen-fixing microbial products for corn, wheat and other major non-legume row crops.
  • Mosaic and BioConsortia are collaborating to develop beneficial microbial products designed to reduce the amount of conventional nitrogen fertilizer application, while increasing crop yields and grower revenue.
  • The Mosaic BioConsortia partnership is aimed at developing yield enhancing in-furrow and seed treatment products that can be used either stand-alone or in combination with conventional chemistries and fertilizers.
  • Significantly reducing the use of conventional nitrogen fertilizer requires innovation not yet seen in currently available biological products.

Phosphate Fertilizer Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2020-2024  | Technavio

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Chemicals, Plastics, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Articles, Climate change and agriculture, Fertilizer, Controlled-release fertiliser, Intensive farming, Urbanization, Agriculture, Arable land, Industries

A rapid rise in the population, economic development, and urbanization have impacted arable land and the agriculture industry.

Key Points: 
  • A rapid rise in the population, economic development, and urbanization have impacted arable land and the agriculture industry.
  • The shrinking arable land and growing demand for food will significantly influence phosphate fertilizer market growth over the forecast period.
  • The presence of strong agriculture industry, large population base, growing per capita income, and reduction in arable land will significantly influence phosphate fertilizer market growth in the region.
  • Global Controlled-release Fertilizer Market: The controlled-release fertilizer market size has the potential to grow by USD 828.02 million during 2020-2024, and the markets growth momentum will accelerate during the forecast period.

Itronics Reports First Nine Month's Total Revenues Up And Updates Current Operations And Growth Projects

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Chemical elements, Dietary minerals, Nutrition, Climate change and agriculture, Fertilizer, Plant nutrition, Mineral, Zinc, Sulfur

Itronics believes that its GOLD'n GRO "Advanced Nutrient Transfer Technology" will improve calcium uptake by the crops.

Key Points: 
  • Itronics believes that its GOLD'n GRO "Advanced Nutrient Transfer Technology" will improve calcium uptake by the crops.
  • The Company plans to include its hydrometallurgy and its electro-chemistry operations as Refining Division operations.
  • A ten-year growth plan for consolidated operations that include expansion to the new "Itronics Cleantech Materials Campus" was completed in the second quarter.
  • The Company's goal is to achieve profitable green technology driven organic growth in specialty GOLD'n GRO fertilizers, silver, zinc, and minerals.

Sound Agriculture is Partnering with Syngenta to Reduce Nitrogen Use in China

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Articles, Earth sciences, Nature, Climate change and agriculture, Fertilizer, Sustainable agriculture, Soil, International Fertilizer Development Center, Lichens and nitrogen cycling

Sound Agriculture's flagship product SOURCE stimulates microbes in the soil to provide access to more nitrogen and phosphorus at the root zone, reducing the need for nitrogen fertilizer.

Key Points: 
  • Sound Agriculture's flagship product SOURCE stimulates microbes in the soil to provide access to more nitrogen and phosphorus at the root zone, reducing the need for nitrogen fertilizer.
  • Sound Agriculture and Syngenta form partnership to improve sustainable agriculture practices in China.
  • The partnership brings together two leaders in sustainable agriculture to tackle one of the biggest challenges being faced by farmers.
  • Nitrogen is the most essential nutrient for plant growth, yet the overuse of nitrogen fertilizers can have environmental consequences, such as greenhouse gas emissions.

Global Polymer Coated NPK Market (2020 to 2025) - Growth, Trends, and Forecast - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Chemicals, Plastics, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Fertilizers, Physical sciences, Pharmacology, Health sciences, Agricultural chemicals, Climate change and agriculture, Labeling of fertilizer, Agrium, Polymer, Coating, Modified-release dosage, Controlled-release fertiliser

The North American market was valued at USD 544.9 million in 2019 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The North American market was valued at USD 544.9 million in 2019 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period.
  • Several companies, like Agrium and Koch Agronomic Services, provide advanced polymer coating technology for a consistent release of NPK fertilizers for commercial products in the region.
  • The controlled-release technology through polymer coating provides fruits with efficient and consistent consumption of NPK fertilizer.
  • The broadacre segment occupied the largest share in the overall market for polymer-coated NPK fertilizers, globally.

Global Organic Fertilizers Market 2020-2024: Market is Poised to Grow by $9.09 Billion - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, November 13, 2020
Chemicals, Plastics, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Articles, Business, Organic gardening, Climate change and agriculture, Fertilizer, Market analysis, Organic fertilizer, Trend

The organic fertilizers market is poised to grow by $9.09 bn during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of 13% during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The organic fertilizers market is poised to grow by $9.09 bn during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of 13% during the forecast period.
  • The report on the organic fertilizers market provide a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.
  • The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current global market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.
  • Also, the organic fertilizers market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth.

Russia Animal Feed Market Report 2020-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, November 13, 2020
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Meat industry, Animal husbandry, Food and drink, Agriculture, Food industry, Feed, Meat, Animal feed, Livestock, Climate change and agriculture

The "Russia Animal Feed Market - Forecasts from 2020 to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Russia Animal Feed Market - Forecasts from 2020 to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Russia holds a significant share in global animal feed production and increasing consumption of meat in the country drives the market for poultry feed in the coming years.
  • In addition, animal feed market for swine is expected to be the fastest-growing segment on account of the increasing swine population in the country.
  • The decline in grazing ground fuel the demand for animal feed as feed works as the substitute for the feed from the grounds.

Global Fertilizer Markets, 2014-2019 & 2020-2025

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Climate change and agriculture, Fertilizer, International Fertilizer Development Center

Looking forward, the global fertilizer market to continue its moderate growth during the next five years.

Key Points: 
  • Looking forward, the global fertilizer market to continue its moderate growth during the next five years.
  • Key Questions Answered in This Report:
    How has the global fertilizer market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global fertilizer market?
  • What is the structure of the global fertilizer market and who are the key players?