Overview of the Use of Phosphate Fertilizers in Brazil, a Review

Abstract

Brazilian agriculture has grown considerably in the last three decades, making the country one of the greatest agricultural powers in the world. All this growth demands a large amount of fertilizer. P is a rare and non-renewable resource, so it is important to use it with quality and sustainability. Brazil is a great importer of fertilizers, about 75% of what is consumed comes from outside the country. Adding knowledge is fundamental, so it becomes necessary for agribusiness professionals to know about the fertilizer chain. To know the available sources, the manufacturing process, the performance of these materials in the field, and to learn about new technologies that can be used to optimize the use of P.

Toward Agricultural Resilience: Analyzing Brazil's National Fertilizer Plan

“…The innovation in fertilizer technologies is essential for balancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. The agricultural sector has witnessed an increase in innovative fertilizer technologies aiming to optimize nutrient delivery, minimize environmental footprints, and maximize crop performance [5]. Numerous innovations have emerged in the field of fertilizer technologies with the goal of improving nutrient use efficiency and reducing environmental impacts.…”

“…The Brazilian territory primarily consists of tropical soils, naturally poor in fertility, making agricultural production practically unviable without the use of this input [4]. Most fertilizers used in Brazil originate externally, approximately 85% [5]. Consequently, this scenario of high dependence on an input renders the country susceptible to fluctuations in the international market.…”