#Potash

[ehghtyseven]

the odd couple

[axelfirekirby]

strongbad might have accidently revitalized the potash industry...

in fan costumes 2021 he asked his fans to dress up as something with this prompt

the following year interest in potash spiked according to google trends

[postcard-from-the-past]

Potash mines of Alsace in Wittenheim, Alsace region of France

French vintage postcard

[wally-b-feed]

Anthony Fineran (B 1981)

[mothssmeat]

the gang's all here

[ujjawalachemical]

Ujjawala Black Ratan

A Unique combination of Humic Amino, Fulvic Acid & Sea Weed Ujjawala Black Ratan an unique soil conditioner, a naturally accusing organic substance consisting primally of Humic acid, Amino acid, Sea Weed, Fulvic acid and minor levels of minerals gypsum and clays. The molecular structure provides numerous benefits to crop production. Suitable for all kinds of crops, vegetable and fruits. Best for fertination, drip & foliar spray. Dosage: Soil Application: 1 kg of Black Ratan for 1 acre. Foliar spray: 0.50gm for 1 ltr. of water.

[isaaceats]

Some folks in the notes mention using long pepper rather than black pepper.

"Sounds like it must sting, but hey, whatever gets you going!"

[lethimfertilise]

Smuggling Fertilisers

When we think about fertilisers, it’s easy to picture neatly packaged bags headed to farms, supporting the crops that feed the world. But behind this vital industry lies a shadowy side that’s less often discussed: the fertiliser black market.  

Yes, it’s real. And its impact goes far beyond local borders, rippling across global markets, influencing prices, disrupting supply chains, and even threatening food security.  

In regions with subsidies or price controls, fertilisers often become targets for smuggling. Products meant for local farmers find their way across borders, sold at inflated prices, leaving domestic markets short and farmers without access to critical resources.  

Black market fertilisers often come with hidden risks-counterfeit products diluted or mixed with harmful substances. The result? Poor crop performance, long-term soil damage, and financial losses for unsuspecting farmers.  

Urea, potash, and other essential fertilisers are commodities that carry geopolitical weight. In regions affected by sanctions or trade restrictions, the black market thrives, further destabilising local economies and widening inequality in resource access.  

Illegal trade doesn’t just harm farmers-it undermines legitimate businesses too. Traders face unfair competition, producers lose revenue, and governments miss out on tax income that could have been reinvested into agricultural infrastructure.  

But it’s not a hopeless situation. Advances in traceability systems, payments tracking, and stronger regulatory frameworks are helping to tackle these challenges. The fertiliser industry isn’t just about products—it’s about trust, transparency, and responsibility. 

#fertilisers #fertilizers #imstory #agriculture #trading #smuggling #market #urea #potash   #globaltrade #transparency #business  

[bulkagrochemsblog]

Mobilizes potash in all types of soil and increases yield of crops up to 15-20%. Helps in photosynthesis. Increases resistance of crops to hot & dry condition. Improves quality of fruits as well as grains. Increases sugar content and size of fruits. Being an environment friendly biological fertilizer good alternative for chemical fertilizers.

[booleanip]

Did you know? Samuel Hopkins was the first person to receive a U.S. patent on July 31, 1790. His patent was for an innovative process of making potash, an important ingredient used in the production of soap and fertilizer. Potash is chemically composed principally of potassium carbonate. Hopkins' patent was signed by President George Washington, Attorney General Edmund Randolph, and Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. This event marked the beginning of the United States patent system, establishing a legal foundation for protecting inventors' rights and encouraging innovation.

[ehghtyseven]

dan potash is SUCH a nice human, was SO lovely when I met him, but is also an ABSOLUTE disaster

(and frankly, that only makes me like him more)

[ipconsultinggroup-1]

This Day In Patent History - July 31

In 1790 Samuel Hopkins was issued the first U.S. patent for manufacturing potash.

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Sewing class for the wives of the Polish miners in the workers' town of the Alsace Potash Mines in Wittelsheim, Alsace region of France

French vintage postcard

[3-ring-binder]

Texas Gulf Potash Ponds near Moab, UT.

Screenshot from Apple Maps.

[wally-b-feed]

Anthony Fineran, Potash In Zanna, 2024

[ujjawalachemical]

Ujjawala Potash

Potassium Mobilizing Bacteria

Ujjawala Potash contains potash mobilizing bacteria Frateuria aurantia.

It is capable of mobilizing Potash to plants in all types of soil especially, low Potassium soils.

This bacterium produces organic acids and enzymes that help solubilize the fixed potassium into exchangeable form and make it assimilate by plants.

It also accumulate more typer, and number of soluble carbohydrates in leaves under salinity which helps the plant to overcome osmotic stress.

Dosage: Soil application: Mix 4 kg of Ujjawala Potash with compost/FYM and apply to one acre. Seed and Seedling treatment: Use 5ml Ujjawala Potash for 1Kg Seed for Seed Treatment and @ 50-100 ml of Ujjawala KMB in 10-20 liter of water and dip the seedling for 30 minutes before transplanting so that the bacteria get attached to the roots.