FACTS #5 – Are nitrogen fertilizer prices still predictable?

Volatility of markets for agricultural commodities has become a major issue for farmers and the agricultural industry as a whole, especially since the large oscillations observed in 2008.

Market volatility represents an important economic risk for farmers and has a tremendous impact on income.

As a manufacturer of fertilizer and important actor in the market, Yara would like to explain, simply and transparently, the mechanisms influencing the fertilizer market dynamics and pricing.