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geopolitics21 days ago•1 min saved

Lukashenko admits Belarus lacks spare potash for Trump's 'massive' deal

President Donald Trump announced a 'massive' deal to purchase potash from Belarus to undercut Canadian prices, but Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated his country has no spare supply. Lukashenko confirmed all 6 million metric tons of annual output are already contracted, though he noted a small shipment to the US occurred in September. The move highlights a trade pivot away from Canada amid an escalating dispute, while critics question the logistics and geopolitical implications of sourcing fertilizer from a Russian ally.

via politico.eu|

#belarus #fertilizer #geopolitics

geopolitics22 days ago

US-Belarus Potash Talks Face Logistics and Supply Constraints

US President Donald Trump announced a 'massive' deal to import potash from Belarus, claiming it will undercut Canadian prices amid an ongoing trade dispute. However, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that all 2026 fertilizer volumes are already contracted, and EU transit restrictions remain a significant logistical barrier. The move follows recent prisoner releases and sanctions relief in Washington-Minsk talks.

via Euronews.com|

#fertilizer #geopolitics #potash

economy1 month ago•12 min saved

US-Canada tariff clash could reshape fertilizer use for years

A new US-Canada tariff dispute could raise fertilizer costs and create price uncertainty, prompting farmers to reduce potassium and phosphorus applications and potentially yield smaller harvests in coming seasons, with Canada’s role as a major potash supplier and related supply disruptions potentially pushing food prices higher even if tariffs are lifted later.

via The Conversation|

#agriculture #economy #fertilizer

science4 months ago•86 min saved

Blue solar ponds glow beside Utah’s river in space photo

A 2017 astronaut photo from the ISS captures 23 bright-blue solar evaporation ponds spanning about 400 acres near Moab, Utah, used to refine potash (potassium chloride) mined nearby. The ponds’ colors reflect different evaporation stages and the dye added to speed sunlight absorption, gradually turning from blue to white/tan as potash crystals form. The image also touches on environmental concerns: potash mining yields waste that can affect nearby waterways, and the Colorado River appears green from suspended sediments in extended NASA imagery.

via Live Science|

#colorado-river #evaporation-ponds #moab