Autazes Potash Project: Boosting Brazil’s Fertilizer Self-Sufficiency and Community Development

AgriBusiness Global Staff By AgriBusiness Global Staff|22 May 2025

The Autazes Potash Project, led by Potássio do Brasil in the Amazon, is set to play a crucial role in Brazil’s efforts to reduce fertilizer imports and achieve self-sufficiency by 2050, writes Editor Renee Targos in a recent issue of AgriBusiness Global DIRECT.

The project also emphasizes local community development, supporting indigenous Mura People, local businesses, and educational initiatives. Learn more about the Autazes Potash Project’s impact on Brazil’s fertilizer industry and its local communities.

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