Fertilizers are key to rejuvenating the soil by providing nutrients the plants need to grow healthily.

All the nutrients contained in different fertilizers are found in nature. The most common sources of nutrients in mineral fertilizers are nitrogen (N), potassium (K) and phosphate (P).

Pesticides are synthetic or natural chemicals used to control pests. Fertilizers, on the other hand, supply natural nutrients to make crops grow. The role of fertilizers is to increase yield and ensure healthy produce by supplying the right balance of nutrients to the soil.

Fertilizers do not alter the DNA of crops. Instead they improve the growth and quality of the crop by adding important nutrients. The amount of nutrients added is chosen by the farmer after analysing the soil and determining the requirements of individual crops. Fertilizing in the correct way can have a great impact on crops´ yield, appearance and nutritional value.

Eating crops from a fertilized field, or meat from animals that have grazed on a fertilized pasture, does not pose any health risks for animals or humans. On the contrary, the nutrients in the fertilizer required for crop growth, are the same nutrients required for human growth and development. It is a fact that approximately half of the world’s population today has food on the table due to fertilizers.