| 1 | A fertilizer containing phosphorus compounds. | |
| 2 | Nevertheless, in some areas, banding of phosphate has continued to be recommended. | |
| 3 | But the country is already a big importer of phosphates and especially potash. | |
| 4 | Asia is expected to produce a rapidly increasing surplus of nitrogen, but will continue to import phosphate and potash. | |
| 5 | Africa will remain a major phosphate exporter and increase nitrogen exports while importing all of its potash. |