The future development of compound fertilizers

These days, efforts are being focused on high-nitrogen compound fertilizers, such as high-tower compound fertilizers, urea-based high-concentration compound fertilizers, and sulfur-based high-concentration compound fertilizers. When there is no longer a need for chemical fertilizers, many people will lose their jobs. I think it’s possible to do without chemical fertilizers, but yields won’t increase; is it really necessary to use so much organic fertilizer?

In my personal opinion, applying the slow-release and long-acting technologies of compound fertilizers to single-component blended fertilizers, combined with the flexibility and adaptability of blended fertilizers that allow for production in large or small batches, is a good approach. The latter has a better outlook

Many factories are keen on using high-tower compound fertilizers, and the prospects for such high-tower systems seem promising; it is estimated that there are already over 100 of these towers built in China.

But what I’m asking is, will organic foods contribute to the continued development of compound fertilizers?

Reply to the original poster: Green foods also require the use of compound fertilizers; there’s no doubt about that. Why do we use compound fertilizers? – Because they enable high yields! What is improved as well is labor productivity; as long as compound fertilizers are used properly, there are no adverse effects

Does the poster mean that the development direction of compound fertilizers refers to production technology or application?

What is China’s population? And how much arable land does it have? If it’s not possible to increase yields without using fertilizers, then other methods must be employed, such as increasing the labor force involved in farming or making greater use of mechanized agriculture. However, these approaches don’t really fit the current conditions in China. The concern that the fertilizer industry will disappear is a bit exaggerated. What’s clear is that the prospects for this industry are not good, and it will face significant pressure to survive. As transportation costs become lower, the practice of local communities keeping their own farmland is gradually disappearing. Competition within the industry has led to the closure and consolidation of some smaller, less efficient enterprises, a process that is irreversible. The key lies in continuously improving technology, enhancing product quality, and reducing consumption.

The development of compound fertilizers relies on phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid, and the resources of phosphate and sulfur ores are limited; therefore, compound fertilizers should be developed in combination with biological fertilizers. Increase the crop’s absorption and utilization rate of fertilizers.

If we want to phase out compound fertilizers, we first need to consider how to develop the production capacity of nitrogen fertilizers, which amounts to tens of millions of tons per year. Can China’s conditions be compared to those in Europe and the United States? In China, several people have to be fed using one mu of land, while in those countries, one person can support themselves with just a few mu of land!

Looking at the supply and demand situation in the domestic market, the prospects for phosphate fertilizers are actually quite good, as production capacity is roughly on par with demand. However, the situation for nitrogen fertilizer manufacturers is less optimistic, as there is an obvious surplus in production capacity. Although the price of diammonium nitrate has been falling since the second half of last year, our factory has continued to produce and sell products. Although the profit margin is low, we can still survive; we are looking forward to the next peak period in the chemical industry.