Fertilizer Consumption in Iran Falls Short of Global Average

The average fertilizer consumption in Iran stands between 80 and 90 kilograms per hectare, which is much less than the global average of 130 kilograms per hectare, according to the head of Soil and Water Research Institute, affiliated with the Agriculture Ministry.
“Research shows average phosphate levels of 70% and potassium levels of 50% in Iran’s farmlands are lower than critical levels,” Hadi Asad-Rahmani was also quoted as saying by IRIB News.
According to the official, demand for chemical fertilizers is close to 5 million tons per year in the country, with potassium, phosphate and nitrogen fertilizers accounting for 4.5 million tons of the total volume.