Brazilian soybean farmers are buying fertilizers for planting that starts in September and are likely to pay higher prices than US producers who have already bought their nutrients.

The country accounts for about a fifth of global supply.

Once in operation, it will produce a minimum of 250,000 tonnes of potash per year.

The world's biggest potash miner could boost production by up to 29% in coming years.

Robert Wilt, a former Alcoa Corp. exec who was most recently CEO of one of Canada’s largest food companies, will lead Saudi Arabian Mining Co.

The world’s top fertilizer producer could be a takeover target for BHP Group after a “peculiar” CEO change earlier this month.