The Chemical Fertilizer Industry in China a Review and Its Outlook
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The Chemical Fertilizer Industry ChemicalFertilizer The inChina The Chemical Fertilizer Industry in China A Review and its Outlook Edited by Fusuo Zhang, Weifeng Zhang, Wenqi Ma, et al. English translation by The Chemical Fertilizer Industry in China A Review and its Outlook Edited by Fusuo Zhang, Weifeng Zhang, Wenqi Ma, et al. International Fertilizer Industry Association Paris, France, May 2009 The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the International Fertilizer Industry Association. This includes matters pertaining to the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Disclaimer “This book is an English translation by the International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA) of a book published in Chinese in 2007. The English translation cannot be guaranteed to be error-free as information during translation could be corrupted, incomplete, lost or misinterpreted. IFA does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of the book as a result of the translation. If verifi cation is required, please contact the editors. Furthermore, as a translation of the original text, any views or opinions presented in the book are solely those of the authors and should not be interpreted as an expression of opinion or an endorsement by IFA.” Original Chinese version by Chemical Industry Press, China The Chemical Fertilizer Industry in China. A Review and its Outlook First edition, English version, IFA, Paris, France, May 2009 Copyright 2009 Chemical Industry Press, China. All rights reserved ISBN 978-2-9523139-5-7 The publication can be downloaded from IFA’s web site. To obtain paper copies, contact IFA. 28, rue Marbeuf, 75008 Paris, France Tel: +33 1 53 93 05 00 Fax: +33 1 53 93 05 45/ 47 [email protected] www.fertilizer.org Printed in China Layout: Claudine Aholou-Putz, IFA Graphics: Hélène Ginet, IFA iii Editorial Board (Names are arranged according to the Chinese phonetic alphabet) Cao Yiping College of Resources and Environmental Science of China Agricultural University Chen Feng Chief Engineer, Shanghai Potash Engineering Technology Research Centre Chen Li Manager of Chemical Fertilizer Department, China National Chemical Information Centre, Senior Engineer, Chief Editor of “China Chemical Fertilizer Information” Gao Enyuan China National Chemical Information Centre, Senior Engineer He Hui China National Chemical Information Centre, Senior Manager, Executive Chief Editor of “China Chemical Fertilizer Information” Jia Lingyan Shanghai Potash Engineering Technology Research Centre, Engineer Li Mingchuan Assistant General Manager of Shandong Qingshan Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Engineer Liu Li Director of Editorial Department of “Potash Fertilizer and Compound Fertilizer”, Senior Engineer Ma Wenqi College of Resources and Environmental Science of Hebei Agricultural University, Sinofert-Agricultural University R&D Centre ([email protected]) Yuan Zhaoying Branch Director of Information Centre of China Inorganic Salt Industry Association, Executive Chief Editor of “China Kali Salt Industry” Shen Bin Director of Agricultural Services of Sino-Arab Chemical Fertilizers Co., Ltd., Extension Researcher Shen Jianhua Marketing Manager of China National Chemical Information Centre, Senior Engineer Sun Aiwen Manager of Agrochemical Services Department of Sinochem Corporation, Sinofert-Agricultural University R&D Centre Sun Shiqing Engineering Professor, Shanghai Futian Kali Salt Technology Co., Ltd. Tang Jianwei Director of National Phosphate Fertilizer and Compound Fertilizer Information Station, Ph D, Associate Professor Teng Jiarun China Compound Fertilizer Co-operation Network, Senior Engineer Wang Jiaming Chuanhua Group Co., Ltd., Senor Engineer Wang Li College of Resources and Environmental Science of Huazhong Agricultural University, Sinofert- Agricultural University R&D Centre Wang Yanfeng College of Resources and Environmental Science of China Agricultural University, Sinofert-Agricultural University R&D Centre Wei Chengguang Branch Chairman of Kali Salt Trade, China Inorganic Salt Industry Association, Director of Expert Technology Committee Xiao Yan Joint post doctorate, College of Resources and Environmental Science of China Agricultural University and Sino-Arab Chemical Fertilizers Co., Ltd. Xu Yuanjun Assistant Director of Shanghai Potash Engineering Technology Research Centre, Senior Engineer Xu Xiucheng Professor of Engineering College of Zhengzhou University, Chief Editor of “Phosphate Fertilizer and Compound Fertilizer” Yang Xiangdong College of Resources and Environmental Science of China Agricultural University Yu Mingliang Assistant General Manger of Lufeng Potash Fertilizer Co., Ltd., Liaocheng, Shandong Province, Senior Engineer Zhang Fusuo College of Resources and Environmental Science of China Agricultural University, Sinofert-Agricultural University R&D Centre ([email protected]) Zhang Sidai College of Resources and Environmental Science of China Agricultural University, Sinofert-Agricultural University R&D Centre Zhang Weifeng College of Resources and Environmental Science of China Agricultural University, Sinofert-Agricultural University R&D Centre ([email protected]) iv The chemical fertilizer industry in China Preface Series of Books on the Theories and technology, administration, industrial associations and Practices of Integrated Nutrient large enterprises. A team of more than 300 experts from Management more than 80 organizations both inside and outside China was formed. In addition, we tried to combine the ideas Th e ancients said that knowledge resided in the tip of a writing and technologies of advanced countries like the United brush. It is, therefore, the intention of this series of books to States, Great Britain and Germany and organizations such present a summary of the accumulated knowledge from as the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and our studies in nutrient management for more than 10 years. the International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA). From the fi rst project of internationally advanced agricultural We carried out systematic and in-depth studies from science and technology introduced by the Ministry of diff erent angles on the theories and technologies of regional Agriculture in 1996, on the application of rhizosphere theories integrated nutrient management based on the production and regulation technologies in the exploration of new fertilizer systems of 12 crops that best represent the country. We also application techniques to optimize the growth of major crops carried out a large amount of highly eff ective demonstration in China, we have come to the totally new idea of integrated and extension work. Th e present series of books represent management of nutrient resources today. We would like to the synthesis and outputs of the cooperation. summarise our knowledge accumulated in this process. It is 3. Since the second nationwide general soil survey, there was a not merely a process of accumulated quantitative change in need for a key project to tackle soil and plant nutrition in the each and every project but more importantly, it represents a country. Th e important international co-operation Project, change in our mentality and a leap forward in our thinking. the introduction of integrated nutrient management and Th ere are at least four motivating factors that have brought the establishment of its technical systems in China was this series of books into being that deserve special mention. launched because of the special trust and support received Th ey are as follows: under favourable circumstances. Everyone cherished this 1. Th e very rapid socio-economic development in China hard-to-come-by opportunity and the entire group was improved the well being of the Chinese people. However, immersed in an atmosphere of “we are in the right place at large quantities of plant nutrients applied to increase crop the right time and this is an opportunity not to be missed.” production have also resulted in negative eff ects on the All of us had a common wish; we should contribute to environment and people’s lives. Optimizing plant nutrient the rapid socio-economic development of China and use, and increasing the effi ciency of resources have become the protection of its environment. We wanted to make a a matter of major concern with regard to agricultural historical contribution by changing the backwardness of and social development, particularly with respect to the nutrient management in our country and greatly improve environment and sustainable development. We are fortunate the effi ciency of nutrient use, as an impetus to the sustainable to be given the opportunity to shoulder the national mission development of China’s agriculture. Our ideals and goals of fi nding a solution to this important issue, something acted as an inspiration that encouraged us to work hard and that is the envy of our foreign counterparts. Furthermore, to innovate. In the course of our research work, aside from the issue of plant nutrition has become a part of the main paying great attention to the theoretical achievements, we national economic arena. It is an opportunity to link plant placed special emphasis on the innovation, integration nutrient sources with the destiny of our national socio- and condensation of the technical systems of nutrient economic development.