February 2024

World Fertilizer’s first issue of the year kicks off with an in-depth analysis of the global phosphate market from Timothy Evans at Argus. Next, our wonderful front cover sponsor, Prayon, describes the innovative technologies used to remove magnesium from phosphate rock. The new issue goes on to explore the topics of granulation, prilling and compaction, melamine technology, and materials handling, with articles from an array of industry experts. Don’t miss out on World Fertilizer’s first instalment of 2024.

This month's front cover is brought to you by Prayon S.A.

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Analysing The Global Phosphate Market
Timothy Evans, Argus, UK, highlights the current themes and potential price disruptors across the global phosphate market.

Removal From The Rock
Kevin De Bois, Prayon, Belgium, describes the innovative technologies used to remove magnesium from phosphate rock.

Opportunities In Fertilizer Prilling
Kilian Schnoor, Kreber, the Netherlands, explores how prilling is helping to adapt, change, and innovate fertilizer production.

Overcoming Production Bottlenecks
Maxine Schuetz, RHEWUM, Germany, considers how a rapid increase in potash production efficiency could mitigate an impending food crisis.

Blending In Style
Brett Binnekade, Bagtech, South Africa, explains why fertilizer blending is a key driver in agricultural productivity and sustainability.

The Best Of Both Worlds
Rob van Oijen, Fenner Dunlop, the Netherlands, explains how fertilizer producers can increase the working lifetime of conveyor belts, whilst decreasing their cost.

When Melamine Goes Green
Stefano Sassi, Eurotecnica, Italy, discusses how the melamine and ammonia industries are maximising plant dependability to move towards a more sustainable future.

Catalysing The Energy Transition
Mads Feddersen, Topsoe, Denmark, explores new developments in more sustainable syngas production methods.

A Calculated Approach To Catalysts
Juergen Neumann, Sabin Metal Corporation, USA, explores the history and progression of gauze manufacturing in the fertilizer industry.

Housekeeping For Better Handling
Greg Bierie, Benetech, USA, discusses new technologies in the fertilizer industry that could be set to improve the production and safety of bulk materials handling.

Decarbonising Through Technology Diversity
Antoine Hoxha, Fertilizers Europe, Belgium, considers how the European fertilizer industry can continue its journey towards a climate neutral future, with the help of technology, investment, and collaborative efforts.

Angola’s Agricultural Transformation
Lindsay Reed, Minbos, Australia, discusses the importance of agriculture and the fertilizer industry in Angola.

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