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Market Talks: Fertilizer Demand Accelerates
7 minutes Posted Sep 17, 2026 at 3:43 pm.
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Purchases of fertilizers for Brazil's 2026-27 second corn crop have accelerated, but prices remain higher than farmers expected and the extended purchasing window is keeping nitrogen imports below last year's levels. Listen to the discussion between Renata Cardarelli and Gisele Augusto, who produce the Argus Brazil Grains and Fertilizersreport.
Topics covered in this episode include:
 
The share of fertilizer requirements already secured for the second corn crop
Lower prices creating buying opportunities
The Middle East conflict and China's export restrictions
Preference for ammonium sulfate
El Niño and agricultural credit constraints
Market outlook and inventory replenishment strategy