The prices of ammonia and sulfur, essential raw materials in fertilizer production, have soared in recent weeks, raising alarm bells for industry and the countryside. According to a weekly report from StoneX, a global financial services company, ammonia prices in Europe have risen for 14 consecutive weeks. Meanwhile, at Brazilian ports, sulfur prices have once again surpassed the US$300 per ton mark—a level last reached in 2022, shortly after the outbreak of war between Russia and Ukraine. According to Market Intelligence analyst Tomás Pernías, while higher ammonia and sulfur prices don't necessarily mean higher fertilizer prices, the situation is delicate. "With trade terms already at their worst levels in recent years, this scenario represents yet another challenge for the industry, but ultimately, this situation is also worrying for farmers," Pernías concludes. According to him, the rise in ammonia prices is due to lower global supply, resulting from plant shutdowns, ...