Every month, we will either provide an insight into one of the fields of operation of the K+S KALI GmbH, pick up on assorted relevant topics that will have an influence on the company’s activities.
K+S KALI GmbH is one of the world’s leading producers and providers of potassium and magnesium products. Its employees work in such varied fields as mining, processing and refining of the products, quality management, logistics, consulting and service, all the way to research and development.
On a monthly basis, we will present specific areas of activity, highlighting them with descriptive graphs and charts. But you will also find articles and facts on paramount issues such as raw materials, world food security or sustainability. In a globalised market, these topics influence all of our company’s fields of activity.
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The ABC of deficiency symptoms – how to reliably recognize plant nutrition deficitsMay 2013Every plant has an individual requirement for the supply of nutrients such as potassium, magnesium or sulphur. Our experts from K+S KALI GmbH are available to support agriculturists in the identification of deficiency symptoms. more |
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We eat several thousand liters of water per dayApril 2013An average Western European consumes approximately 130 liters per day: for bathing, cooking, drinking, and for a host of other daily needs. But indirect water use is so much higher than what is simply consumed. more |
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Kieserit – Natural and With a Broad Range of ApplicationsMarch 2013We recommend Kieserite for spring application That is because it is a natural mineral that supplies plants with magnesium and sulphur that can be immediately absorbed. However, is it not just used in agriculture but also in industry. more |
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Magnesium Chloride Solution Offers Persistent Thaw Effect with Attractive Price-Performance-RatioDecember 2012At frost degrees between –9°C and –20°C application of de-icing salt pre-wetted with magnesium chloride brine is an excellent choice. more |
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Magnesium Reduces StressNovember 2012The mineral magnesium plays an important role in livestock nutrition. A sufficient supply of magnesium will help to reduce animal stress. more |
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Potassium is Vital for Human HealthOctober 2012Potassium is present in every cell of the human body, and is responsible for balancing our fluid balance. more |
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Grain Supplies Increasingly ScarceSeptember 2012Worldwide, the ratio of grain supplies and grain use has in the past decades narrowed considerably. This is signified by the “Stocks-to-Use”-ratio. more |
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Solution Mining in CanadaAugust 2012With Potash One, K+S has acquired several potash exploration licenses in the Canadian region of Saskatchewan. The extraction of the raw materials will begin in 2015, using the mining technology of solution mining. more |
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The World is Losing GroundJuly 2012Worldwide, 4.9 billion hectares of land are suitable for agricultural use: as grassland, pastures and growing crops. Experts estimate that approximately 20 m hectares of this land is lost every year. more |
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Container Logistics Meet Customer RequirementsJune 2012The worldwide increase of container transport is also reflected in the logistics of K+S KALI GmbH. More and more goods are shipped in containers. more |
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Magnesium protects plants against sunburnMay 2012Plants too can get sunburn from high levels of UV radiation. An adequate supply of the nutrient magnesium provides protection. more |
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How foliar fertilisers workApril 2012With foliar fertilisers, the nutrients are applied directly to the leaves of the crops. This type of fertiliser is particularly suited to quickly alleviating nutrient deficiencies that occur for a short time. more |
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Customer-oriented Quality ManagementMarch 2012K+S KALI GmbH operates comprehensive quality management processes. Specific customer requirements are fulfilled with the existing systems and certificates. more |
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Spring fertilizing – Ensure yield and quality nowJanuary/February 2012A needs-based supply of nutrients is the prerequisite for high yields and good quality crops. Now is the time to create an optimal basis for this with spring fertilizing. more |
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Seven billion people and there will be moreNovember 2011A growing global population and changing eating habits are increasingly presenting challenges for the agricultural and food sectors. more |
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Global logistics competence – Environmentally friendly switching of transport to ship and railOctober 2011In 2010, K+S KALI GmbH transported a volume of over 14 million tonnes. The company opted for rail and waterways, where possible. Theoretically, this brought about savings of about 290,000 lorry shipments. more |
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Strong in global exports – The sales area of K+S KALI GmbH currently comprises 97 countriesSeptember 2011K+S KALI GmbH extracts its crude salts from mines in German. The speciality fertilisers produced from them are sold worldwide. more |
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Underground potash and magnesium crude salt extraction – This is how we mine our potash and magnesium crude saltsAugust 2011Potash and magnesium crude salts are mined at a depth of 400 to more than 1,400 metres, brought to the surface and processed there. But how exactly are potash and magnesium crude salts mined? more |
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High-Performance Mineral Magnesium – It’s Relevance to the Human BodyJuly 2011Magnesium is a vital mineral for the human body. It has a variety of functions, and is responsible for a number of metabolic processes. more |
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K+S KALI GmbH – Logistics competence worldwideMay/June 2011K+S KALI GmbH makes an effort to utilise all carriers to full capacity, making use of their specific advantages. Wherever possible movements are transferred from roads to more ecological rail and waterways. more |
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Potassium for Optimal Water Supply and Water Use Efficiency of PlantsApril 2011The uptake of water by the plant’s root and the transport of the water to other parts of the plant are significantly determined by potassium. more |
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Soil is a Natural Water Reservoir – Potassium Supports RetentionMarch 2011Potassium does not only increase yields. This nutrient also influences soil stability, due to precipitated potassium salts, significantly increasing the soil’s water retention properties. more |
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Magnesium – Important for Every Stage of Plant GrowthFebruary 2011It is a well-known fact that magnesium plays an important role in the formation of chlorophyll and in photosynthesis. Recent research results, however, have shown that storage organs, such as roots, tubers and grains, are also significantly affected by a deficit. more |
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Formation of potash and magnesium deposits – bar theoryJanuary 2011Potash deposits were formed more than 230 million years ago through the evaporation of seawater during the Zechstein period. more |
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Price trends for important agricultural products – record prices of 2008 nearly achievedDecember 2010During the past few months, international prices for agricultural products have recovered and have nearly achieved the record highs of 2008. more |
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The fourth most important staple food, worldwideNovember 2010Potatoes are satisfying, nourishing and healthy. They are 100% edible – even their skins can be eaten. Around four fifths of a potato is water and the remainder contains many important nutrients. more |
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The K+S KALI GmbH Agricultural Service WorldwideOctober 2010The highly competent and motivated K+S KALI GmbH team of experts consists of 40 regional consultants and internationally active agronomists. more |
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Potassium and magnesium – for optimal yield and against black spot incidenceAugust/September 2010On the trial site Lüsche (Süd-Oldenburg, Germany) the tuber yield could be increased by 17 percent due to a potassium sulphate fertilisation of 300 kg K2O and a simultaneous magnesium fertilisation. more |
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Autumn fertilisation – for increasing N-efficiencyJuly 2010The autumn period is a crucial time for providing winter crops with the potassium they require until the main growth phase in the Spring. Magnesium and sulphur are also important nutrient components. more |
