The Energy Report: Potash prices and production collapsed in 2008. Why is Raymond James still bullish on potash? Steve Hansen: It is a relatively simple supply-demand thesis. On the demand front, global food consumption is growing steadily alongside population growth, urbanization, rising disposable income and shifting dietary patterns—particularly in emerging markets. According to the FAO, global food production needs to increase by 70% by 2050 just to keep the world adequately fed. That’s an enormous uplift compared to current levels. We view higher rates of fertilizer … [visit site to read . . . → Read More: Biggest Value for Agricultural Investors Revealed: Steve Hansen
The Energy Report: Potash prices and production collapsed in 2008. Why is Raymond James still bullish on potash?
Steve Hansen: It is a relatively simple supply-demand thesis. On the demand front, global food consumption is growing steadily alongside population growth, urbanization, rising disposable income and shifting dietary patterns—particularly in emerging markets. According to the FAO, global food production needs to increase by 70% by 2050 just to keep the world adequately fed. That’s an enormous uplift compared to current levels. We view higher rates of fertilizer … [visit site to read more]
