Market Talks: Fertilizer Demand Accelerates

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