What is Fertilizer?
A fertilizer or fertilizer is any material of natural or synthetic origin that is applied to soil or to plant tissues to supply plant nutrients.
Fertilizers may be distinct from liming materials or other non-nutrient soil amendments. Many sources of fertilizer exist, both natural and industrially produced.
Urea Fertilizer Prices In South Africa
| PRICE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Urea Ammonium | 687.50 | -0.36% |
| Urea | 617.50 | -1.98% |
| Di-ammonium | 687.50 | 0.73% |
| Rhodium | 13,500.00 | -0.74% |
Why is the urea price so high?
INPUTS UP: Urea and glyphosate prices are rising due to unexpected market events. Farmers looking to secure inputs for next year’s crop have been getting a rude shock, with urea prices hitting a 13-year-high, China ‘banning’ phosphate exports, and glyphosate prices surging.
Which urea fertilizer is best?
Urea is the most important nitrogenous fertilizer in the country because of its high N content (46%N). It also has industrial applications such as the production of plastics and as a nutritional supplement for cattle.