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Brazil launches program to produce more fertilizers

The program, called Profert, aims to increase national fertilizer production by mandating higher local mixtures. Brazil heavily relies on imports, with over 80% of its consumption coming from abroad.

4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Government of Brazil has announced the creation of a new program called Profert, which aims to encourage domestic production of fertilizers. This initiative comes in response to the country's high dependence on imports, which account for more than 80% of total consumption in the national market.

Profert introduces the requirement for increasing mixtures of fertilizers in production, thereby expanding the use of local inputs. This measure aims to strengthen food security and reduce vulnerabilities associated with external dependence.

The specifics of the program have not yet been detailed, but expectations are that the new approach to fertilizer policy will bring significant changes to the Brazilian agricultural sector. Government sources indicate that the program has been designed to meet the growing demand for fertilizers in the country.

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