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This is the first comprehensive guide to the workings of an industry of crucial importance to the world's agricultural economy. Published in association with the International Fertilizer Industry Association, The fertilizer industry looks at the structure of the industry for all the key categories of fertilizer products including nitrogen, phosphate and potash fertilizers. It covers their production and end use, their implications for the environment and considers the patterns and future of the international trade.
Feeding the croops which feed the world; A historical perspective; Areview of enviromental events; The fertilizer producers and their products; The cost of fertilizers; The international market; The role of technological progress; Will there be enough raw materials; will there enough fertilizers; How can the effect of fertilizers be improved ; Economics of fertilizers use; Fertilizers production and the enviroment; Environmental aspecs of fertilizer use; Fertilizer and food suplies; The promotion of fertilizer useGovernment farmes and industry - partners in food security; Appendix I : Contact organizations.
The fertilizer industry in Pakistan, with US$3.74 billion per year in sales, now stands at a crossroads where, after an initial substantial contribution in boosting crop productivity, its future potential is being challenged. Fertilizer-responsive crop varieties, supplementary irrigation water, and a favorable policy environment in Pakistan have induced fast growth in fertilizer demand. On the supply side, the availability of gas at low prices along with a favorable investment environment resulted in the buildup of excessive manufacturing capacity. But recently, a shortage of gas and monopolistic behavior has led to underutilization and greater imports. Restrictive laws put fertilizer proces...