# Nutrien expects more fertilizer use by farmers despite low crop prices | Reuters

> Nutrien expects farmers to use more fertilizer despite low crop prices, while noting that high phosphate prices could hurt short-term demand. Mosaic's commercial executive said phosphate prices have climbed steadily on demand constrained by supply, though global shipments are expected to approach a record.

- Date: 2025-08-07 · published 2025-08-07T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/23636-nutrien-expects-more-fertilizer-use-by-farmers-despite-low-crop-prices-reuters
- Commodities: [Potash (KCl)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/POTASH.md), [Urea](https://feedsoft.ai/c/UREA.md), [DAP](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DAP.md)

## Why it matters

Producer commentary that phosphate demand is being deferred at high prices suggests a balance that could limit further DAP gains even as overall shipments stay strong.

## Read by commodity

- DAP: neutral

## Sources

- reuters.com: https://www.reuters.com/business/nutrien-expects-more-fertilizer-use-by-farmers-despite-low-crop-prices-2025-08-07/

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