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Recent Examples of fertilizer
The Dangote Group, which also operates a urea fertilizer production plant alongside the Lagos refinery, plans to diversify into the production of detergents and other chemicals.
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The disruption of oil production and trade translates into higher energy and fertilizer prices, which raise food prices – hitting the world’s poorest the hardest.
—Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
So does a significant share of the fertilizer precursors and agricultural imports that Gulf states rely on to feed their populations.
—Tenzin Seldon, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Since the start of the war, Iran has blocked ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for not only oil but also fertilizer, sending costs upward for farmers.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The disruption of oil production and trade translates into higher energy and fertilizer prices, which raise food prices – hitting the world’s poorest the hardest.
—Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
So does a significant share of the fertilizer precursors and agricultural imports that Gulf states rely on to feed their populations.
—Tenzin Seldon, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Since the start of the war, Iran has blocked ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for not only oil but also fertilizer, sending costs upward for farmers.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilizer
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The primary sources of nitrates in groundwater are from livestock manure and other nitrogen-rich fertilizers placed on crops by farmers and ranchers, experts said.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Biochar is usually made from wood, but it can also be created by burning plant debris, livestock bedding, manure, and other natural items.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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Looking for a softer start to spring dressing?—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2026
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Red cabbage pairs especially well with acidic dressings like lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, which also helps soften its slightly bitter edge and brighten its color.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2026
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Higher plant food prices are not going to do much to affect prices of such specialty crops.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Your brain on a plant-rich diet Eating more plant foods than animal products is linked to a lower risk of dementia, even in older age, according to a new study.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizer. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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