A surprising finding promises a cheap and environmentally friendly way of controlling locust swarms, a major plague that devastates crops around the world.
India's nitrogen groups are to end a decade-long purdah on new plants which has turned the country into a huge importer, responsible for nearly one-fifth of world purchases of the nutrient.
Chambal Fertiliser is slated to post its third quarter earnings. The company’s net sales are seen up 26%, year-on-year, but net profit is expected to come in lower by 34% at Rs 71 cr.
Union minister for chemicals and fertilisers, M K Alagiri said that measures would be taken to import raw materials from South Africa, which would bring some respite to the fertiliser shortage in the country.
World demand for fertilizers will rise again this season to hit a new record level, driven by growth in emerging economies and strong fundamentals in agricultural markets, the International Fertilizer Industry Associatio...
