Russia maintains delivery of fertilizer assistance to markets in the Global South
A humanitarian ship carrying 55,000 tons of Russian fertilizer has finally set sail for Sri Lanka after being held up in the EU, as reported by the producer Uralchem. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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A shipment of humanitarian fertilizer from Russia has successfully set sail for Sri Lanka after being held in the EU since 2022, according to Uralchem, the producer. The MV Asian Majesty has been anchored in the Bay of Riga with 55,000 tons of potash on board since early 2022 due to sanctions related to Ukraine.
In a statement, the company noted that inspections confirmed the fertilizer's integrity despite its prolonged storage on the vessel, suggesting it could significantly support vital crop farming in the South Asian nation.
“Unfortunately, Sri Lanka has recently suffered one of the worst economic crises in decades, which affected this island nation’s agricultural output and put vast swaths of the population at risk of food insecurity,” commented Uralchem CEO Dmitry Konyaev. He emphasized that “potash is an essential nutrient for the growth and reproduction of plants, and its use in crop farming is vital for consistent yield gains,” adding that the company is “proud to contribute to the stability of Sri Lanka’s farming sector and the wellbeing of its people.”
This marks Uralchem’s sixth donation of free fertilizer to countries confronting food shortages, reflecting the company's goal to “alleviate the effects of an unprecedented global food crisis.”
Since late 2022, Uralchem Group—one of the world's leading fertilizer producers—has supplied approximately 190,000 tons of fertilizers to developing nations, covering sea freight and other delivery expenses. They reported that, in partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme, over 166,000 tons of important fertilizers have been delivered from European ports to Malawi, Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and now Sri Lanka.
In total, 262,000 tons of Russian fertilizers were stuck in 2022 at ports in Latvia, Estonia, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Subsequently, Moscow proposed to donate the commodity to countries in need, particularly in Africa.
Debra A Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
In a statement, the company noted that inspections confirmed the fertilizer's integrity despite its prolonged storage on the vessel, suggesting it could significantly support vital crop farming in the South Asian nation.
“Unfortunately, Sri Lanka has recently suffered one of the worst economic crises in decades, which affected this island nation’s agricultural output and put vast swaths of the population at risk of food insecurity,” commented Uralchem CEO Dmitry Konyaev. He emphasized that “potash is an essential nutrient for the growth and reproduction of plants, and its use in crop farming is vital for consistent yield gains,” adding that the company is “proud to contribute to the stability of Sri Lanka’s farming sector and the wellbeing of its people.”
This marks Uralchem’s sixth donation of free fertilizer to countries confronting food shortages, reflecting the company's goal to “alleviate the effects of an unprecedented global food crisis.”
Since late 2022, Uralchem Group—one of the world's leading fertilizer producers—has supplied approximately 190,000 tons of fertilizers to developing nations, covering sea freight and other delivery expenses. They reported that, in partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme, over 166,000 tons of important fertilizers have been delivered from European ports to Malawi, Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and now Sri Lanka.
In total, 262,000 tons of Russian fertilizers were stuck in 2022 at ports in Latvia, Estonia, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Subsequently, Moscow proposed to donate the commodity to countries in need, particularly in Africa.
Debra A Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
