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When agriculture began at the end of the Stone Age, the world had approximately 5 million people to feed, and few, if any, farmers were feeding people beyond their extended family.

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The time is now to review the performance of this year’s nutritional program. <p>

Plan finalised after consulting all stakeholders including Afghan government

KENNEWICK, Wash.-Nutrien Nitrogen has released a statement in response to an orange cloud emanating from its plant that could be seen floating across the Tri-Cities skyline on the morning of

One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is the chance to see how farmers are developing and implementing new innovative solutions as we work together to feed, fuel and clothe the world.

Fertilizer prices may yet hit more volatility in Europe and South America, but the situation has mostly stabilized in the U.S. and fall applications will be relatively normal, says Ken Seitz, president and CEO of Nutrien, a major producer of potash, nitrogen and phosphate products.

J.R. Simplot Co. cites decreasing demand, increasing costs. Updating 1950s facility deemed infeasible.

In the last 10-odd years, use of fertilisers has increased, but productivity has plateaued out, suggesting that nutritional efficiency is falling, impacting soil health. Kanwar feels fertiliser use must be reviewed.

We catch up with Kerry Dairy Ireland CEO on the progress made since the program - designed to financially-reward farmers for taking up sustainable on-farm actions - was first launched.