Overview of the Use of Phosphate Fertilizers in Brazil, a Review

Brazilian agriculture has grown considerably in the last three decades, making the country one of the greatest agricultural powers in the world. All this growth demands a large amount of fertilizer. P is a rare and non-renewable resource, so it is important to use it with quality and sustainability. Brazil is a great importer of fertilizers, about 75% of what is consumed comes from outside the country. Adding knowledge is fundamental, so it becomes necessary for agribusiness professionals to know about the fertilizer chain. To know the available sources, the manufacturing process, the performance of these materials in the field, and to learn about new technologies that can be used to optimize the use of P.