Leading the Future of Global Agriculture | Nutrien
Nutrien is the world’s premier retailer of crop inputs and services and operate the largest global network of fertilizer production and distribution assets.
Nutrient Science - The Fertilizer Institute
These elements are what make up our modern day fertilizers. They’re divided into three categories: primary macronutrients, secondary macronutrients and micronutrients. Primary Macronutrients. These are the major building blocks of all fertilizers and make up the bulk of all fertilizer produced. Nitrogen (N)
Nutrition - Nutrien Ag Solutions
Fertilizer technology that enhances yield potential and improves root mass, while optimizing key nutrients across all crops. Essential for plant growth in very small quantities. Includes boron, iron, manganese and zinc formulations. Nitrogen, potassium, calcium, magnesium and sulfur for maximum uptake and crop safety.
Fertilizer | Definition, Types, Plant Nutrients, Application, & Facts ...
2024年12月23日 · fertilizer, natural or artificial substance containing the chemical elements that improve growth and productiveness of plants. Fertilizers enhance the natural fertility of the soil or replace chemical elements taken from the soil by previous crops.
Agriculture Nutrient Management and Fertilizer | US EPA
2 天之前 · Most fertilizers that are commonly used in agriculture contain the three basic plant nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Some fertilizers also contain certain "micronutrients," such as zinc and other metals, that are necessary for plant growth.
Nutrient Dynamics and Fertilizer Effects on Plant Growth
2025年1月10日 · Understanding how nutrients and fertilizers influence plant growth is essential for optimizing agricultural practices and ensuring sustainable food production. Nutrient dynamics involve complex interactions between plants, soil, and microorganisms, impacting the availability and uptake of essential elements required for plant development.
Fertilizers - Our World in Data
Fertilizers supply plants with nutrients that are essential for growth. Fertilizers have played an essential role in feeding a growing global population. It's estimated that just under half of the people alive today are dependent on synthetic fertilizers. They can bring environmental benefits too: fertilizers can increase crop yields.
Global data on fertilizer use by crop and by country
2022年8月17日 · It provides a general overview of how fertilizers are being used worldwide for the three main nutrients: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P, reported here as P 2 O 5) and potassium (K, reported here...
Global crop-specific nitrogen fertilization dataset in 1961–2020
2023年9月11日 · Here we reconstructed a comprehensive dataset for crop-specific N fertilization at 5-arc-min resolution (~10 km by 10 km) during 1961–2020, including N application rate, types, and placements. The...
Nitrogen Fertilizers: Types, Benefits, And Application Tips
2024年4月11日 · Nitrogen fertilizer is a nitrogen-rich substance, either solid or liquid, widely used in agriculture to promote crop growth and unlock higher yields. Nitrogen (N) is a common component of fertilizers because it is essential for all plants to produce energy in their cells.