fertiliser

Australia secures fertiliser from Indonesia to meet crop needs

About 60% of the nation’s supplies of urea normally travel through the now largely shut Strait of Hormuz

Fuel, particularly diesel, and fertilisers are critical to Thailand’s economy, supporting factories, farms and millions of rural households reliant on rice and other crops.

Thailand rushes to secure oil, fertiliser as Strait of Hormuz remains shut

Despite talk of a US-Iran ceasefire extension, policymakers are still on high alert in South-east Asia

The ban will cover sulphuric acid that’s a by-product of copper and zinc smelting in China.

China moves to ban sulphuric acid exports as Iran war hits supply

Prices have already surged in Chile, which buys over one million tonnes of Chinese sulphuric acid every year

With corn prices rising, it’s not just corn on the cob that will cost more. Corn-fed beef, soft drinks and other food products made with high-fructose corn syrup will also get more expensive.

Hormuz closure threatens global food supply: Why grocery price hikes are coming

The cost and availability of fertiliser will affect the whole world

CGS International Securities raised Petronas Chemicals’ price target by 19% to RM6.58.

Malaysia’s Petronas Chemicals tops Asia stocks with 102% rally

Malaysian stocks stand out this month amid the Iran war, helped by the country’s status as a net energy exporter

China is among the largest fertiliser exporters – shipping more than US$13 billion worth of it last year.

China restricts fertiliser exports, further crimping war-tightened supply

Beijing’s curbs come as governments limit exports of products whose inputs have been threatened by disruption from the war

Under the Jones Act, goods shipped between US ports must be carried on vessels that are US-built, US-flagged and mostly US-owned.

US waives shipping regulation for 60 days to ease fuel and fertiliser deliveries

Petrol prices have surged and fertiliser supplies have been disrupted since the start of the conflict

Indonesia and Malaysia are the world’s dominant producers of palm oil.

Malaysia fertiliser producers halt new orders as Iran war drives up prices

The near-closure of Hormuz has choked off a significant share of fertiliser produced in the Middle East

Some farmers have blamed imports for falling rice prices, saying countries such as India, Vietnam and Thailand are undercutting their crops.

Trump eyes tariffs on cheap Canadian fertiliser, Indian rice

The US president is facing mounting pressure to address high consumer prices and persistent inflation

Indonesian President Joko Widodo waves as he visits the paddy field area in Pekalongan, Central Java province.

Indonesia president proposes 14 trillion rupiah increase in fertiliser subsidies

INDONESIAN President Joko Widodo on Wednesday (Jan 3) proposed to boost fertiliser subsidies by 14 trillion rupiah (S$1.2 billion) as the country aims to increase rice output that was hit by the El Ni...