The South American nation ships in more than 85% of its fertilizer demand.

Potash Corp has laid out plans to reduce the country's dependence on fertilizer imports by opening a potash mine in the Amazon.

Canada is one of the world’s main sources of the two commodities and buyers seek to fill gaps caused by the war in Ukraine.

CP, Canada's No. 2 railroad, halted operations after talks with workers' union failed.

Nutrien is increasing output of key crop nutrients in the face of a global shortage.

Brazil depends on imports for 95% of its potash and is a major buyer from top suppliers Canada, Russia and Belarus.

The potential of potash production in the Amazon Basin is similar to the Urals region, in Russia, and Saskatchewan, in Canada, according to the state geological survey.

About 3,000 workers at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. voted in favor of going on strike on March 16 if a collective bargaining agreement isn’t reached.