Fertilizers

Europe wants to break free from dependence on Russian chemical fertilisers

WILLAGRI27 March 2025

Europe is seeking to replace imported Russian chemical fertilisers with by-products from local manure to reduce Moscow's revenues, promote a circular economy, r... Lire la suite...

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European Commission plans to halt imports of Russian nitrogen fertilisers

WILLAGRI19 February 2025

The European Commission is proposing to impose high tariffs on nitrogen fertilisers and some agricultural products from Russia and Belarus to reduce EU dependen... Lire la suite...

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Trump’s tariff threats will severely impact fertilizer imports

WILLAGRI18 February 2025

The Trump administration has announced tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China, aimed at curbing illegal immigration and drug trafficking. These tariff... Lire la suite...

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Brussels Wants to Halt the Import of Russian Nitrogen Fertilizers

WILLAGRI5 February 2025

On January 29, 2025, the European Commission proposed imposing prohibitive tariffs on certain Russian and Belarusian nitrogen fertilizers. This initiative aims ... Lire la suite...

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In the United States, green manures are a matter of profitability

WILLAGRI27 January 2025

The global fertilizer industry has long devoted a lot of energy and resources to developing low-carbon fertilizers. The success of these green manures depends, ... Lire la suite...

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Recycling and Fertilizing through Composting

WILLAGRI24 January 2024

The Franco-Moroccan group Azura, a key player in tomato production, operates around fifty production sites, particularly in Agadir and Dakhla. To meet its envir... Lire la suite...

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Fertilization with Mycorrhizal Fungi

WILLAGRI13 December 2023

Researchers have published promising results in the journal Nature Microbiology regarding soil fertilization with mycorrhizal fungi. They found that these fungi... Lire la suite...

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Mineral fertilization and agroecology are not incompatible in Africa

WILLAGRI11 December 2023

(excerpt from Rural 21, November 2023/2 Issue, translated by Willagri) Should the use of mineral fertilizers be increased in Sub-Saharan Africa? A team of Afri... Lire la suite...

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Earthworms are Essential to Soil Health

WILLAGRI26 October 2023

Researchers have determined that earthworms contribute approximately 6.5% to cereal production (corn, wheat, barley) and about 2.3% to l... Lire la suite...

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Olive Oil Becomes a Victim of Drought

WILLAGRI15 September 2023

The production of olive oil requires substantial amounts of water, which unfortunately are increasingly scarce due to climate change. This shortage, coupled wi... Lire la suite...

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A Climate Laboratory in the Moroccan Desert

WILLAGRI8 September 2023

The British startup Brilliant Planet occupies 6,000 hectares in the Moroccan desert to conduct carbon capture studies. The experiment involves b... Lire la suite...

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Hydroponics Requires Specific Fertilizers

WILLAGRI7 September 2023

Abdullah Al Mahmud, an agronomist specializing in plant production, emphasizes the importance of choosing inputs suitable for hydroponic cultivation. These spe... Lire la suite...

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Birdsong Stimulates Plant Growth

WILLAGRI6 September 2023

Scientists have discovered a connection between birdsong and plant growth. Within the same ecosystem, there is an interaction between fauna and fl... Lire la suite...

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Two South African Startups Awarded at the Green Pitch 2023 Competition

WILLAGRI18 August 2023

Every year, the city of Cape Town in South Africa rewards innovative startups in the field of green economy. This year, the two startups BAOM Eco Solutions and... Lire la suite...

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Development of the Egyptian Fertilizer Market

WILLAGRI2 August 2023

Egypt is one of the largest exporters of fertilizers in Africa, second only to Morocco. The Golden Triangle Economic Zone (GTEZ), which concentrates production... Lire la suite...

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Banana peel, a natural fertilizer

WILLAGRI19 July 2023

Bananas are appreciated for their nutritional value, but their peels can also be used to produce an interesting natural fertilizer for certain plants. Banana p... Lire la suite...

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A farm to test the transition to pesticide-free agriculture

WILLAGRI9 November 2021

Researchers from the French institute INRAE are observing an experimental pesticide-free farm, called Domaine d'Epoisses, in the suburbs of Dijon, France. They... Lire la suite...

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Fertilizer prices under pressure

WILLAGRI9 November 2021

The shortage of fertilizer is leading to a drop in production, which could further increase food prices, which have already risen by more than 30% in one year... Lire la suite...

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The golden future of wheat, corn…and barley

WILLAGRI24 February 2021

Since the summer of 2020, the price curve for cereals has been steadily rising. Various concomitant factors are at play: the Niña phenomenon, the pandemic, Chin... Lire la suite...

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Europe wants to break free from dependence on Russian chemical fertilisers

European Commission plans to halt imports of Russian nitrogen fertilisers

Trump’s tariff threats will severely impact fertilizer imports

Brussels Wants to Halt the Import of Russian Nitrogen Fertilizers

In the United States, green manures are a matter of profitability

Recycling and Fertilizing through Composting

Fertilization with Mycorrhizal Fungi

Mineral fertilization and agroecology are not incompatible in Africa

Earthworms are Essential to Soil Health

Olive Oil Becomes a Victim of Drought

A Climate Laboratory in the Moroccan Desert

Hydroponics Requires Specific Fertilizers

Birdsong Stimulates Plant Growth

Two South African Startups Awarded at the Green Pitch 2023 Competition

Development of the Egyptian Fertilizer Market

Banana peel, a natural fertilizer

A farm to test the transition to pesticide-free agriculture

Fertilizer prices under pressure

The golden future of wheat, corn…and barley

SCIENCE AND THE CHALLENGE OF WATER POVERTY

Food Security and Sovereignty in Africa