Brazil Has Enough Potash Reserves to Supply Fertilizer Needs Until 2100. Two-Thirds of the Deposits Are Located in the States of MG, SP, and SE

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Published on 10/03/2022 at 16:43

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According to UFMG Professor Raoni Rajão, two-thirds of the potassium reserves, a key input used in fertilizers in Brazil, are found in the states of Minas Gerais, Sergipe, and São Paulo, and only 11% are located in indigenous lands

Brazilian agricultural producers are concerned about the consequences for agriculture caused by the war in Ukraine, due to the supply of fertilizers as 50% of potassium imports come from Russia and Belarus, according to Embrapa. In light of this fact, the Federal University of Minas Gerais reports that Brazil has sufficient potassium reserves to supply the country until the year 2100.

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In addition to the potassium reserves in Minas Gerais, Sergipe, and São Paulo, there are also reserves in the Amazon; however, 11% of the deposits are located in indigenous lands. The project proposing the mineral exploration of indigenous lands may be discussed again in the House of Representatives after being stalled for two years.

Brazil’s Dependence on Potassium-Based Fertilizer Imports

Currently, Brazil is dependent on the import of phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium-based fertilizers to ensure agricultural production. Fertilizers serve to correct soil and increase crop yield.

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Potassium Stocks for Three Months

According to the National Association for the Diffusion of Fertilizers (Anda), producers have fertilizer stocks for three months. Anda is in dialogue with the government to find a solution to the problem and hopes that the war in Ukraine ends as soon as possible;

The Ministry of Agriculture informed CNN that Brazil has fertilizers to ensure planting until October. It was also reported that a training caravan is being prepared regarding fertilizer efficiency, aiming to save US$ 1 billion on the input.

Decline in Fertilizer Imports May Lead to Excessive Mining in Indigenous Lands of the Amazon

The conflicts between Ukraine and Russia have resulted in a significant fertilizer import deficit in the Brazilian market and a series of discussions about the mineral reserves in the Amazon. Thus, last Wednesday (02/03), President Jair Bolsonaro expressed support for a bill that would allow potassium mining in areas of the region, including indigenous lands, without considering the impacts of such activities. To learn more, check out this article in full by clicking here.

Brazil Has Enough Potash Reserves to Supply Fertilizer Needs Until 2100. Two-Thirds of the Deposits Are Located in the States of MG, SP, and SE

According to UFMG Professor Raoni Rajão, two-thirds of the potassium reserves, a key input used in fertilizers in Brazil, are found in the states of Minas Gerais, Sergipe, and São Paulo, and only 11% are located in indigenous lands

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Brazil Has Enough Potash Reserves to Supply Fertilizer Needs Until 2100. Two-Thirds of the Deposits Are Located in the States of MG, SP, and SE

According to UFMG Professor Raoni Rajão, two-thirds of the potassium reserves, a key input used in fertilizers in Brazil, are found in the states of Minas Gerais, Sergipe, and São Paulo, and only 11% are located in indigenous lands

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