As one of the world’s largest agriculture-centric economies but the second largest importer of potash, Brazil is positioned to become the next major global producer of the fertilizer component that is essential for large-scale farming. That is the conclusion of a new report from Wellington West Capital Markets that suggests existing potash industry leaders who have benefited from market dominance in recent years stand to lose the most if Brazil becomes potash self-sufficient and the next major independent exporter of this strategic resource.

Analyst Robert Winslow said:

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