5 Issues Changing the Crop Protection Industry

Demand for nitrogen fertilizers expected to grow fastest in Sub-Saharan Africa, at 4.6% a year.

Crop protection sales expected to be stable, but wholesale change is almost certain.

The Sunni militant group controls land that accounts for about 40% of Iraq’s wheat production.

Generics make up more global market share each year, and new products are poised for rapid growth.

The first full-year trials show yield increases in corn and soy. Novozymes and Monsanto plan for expanded trials in 2015.

Agrium is setting a target production volume at 2.1 million tonnes for 2015.

Mosaic’s distribution capacity in the region is expected to increase from approximately 4 million tonnes per year to 6 million tonnes.

The new plant is the next step in ZChP’s plan to move to full fertilizer production in Senegal and set up a fertilizer distribution center for West Africa.

Agreement looks to increase fertilizer use to 50 kg per hectare across Africa.