In the report, titled "Finding Fertile Ground," Rabobank says that the fertilizer supply chain must change to flourish:
Rabobank's analysts say in the report, "The latest up-cycle in fertilizer commodity prices has not caused the panic-buying or high levels of overpriced inventory witnessed in 2007/08. The major difference is that the decision-makers in the supply chain have assumed new roles and responsibilities. Against a backdrop of structurally more volatile fertilizer prices, inventory management and price risk are shifting towards farmers. More transparency for all participants in the supply chain is needed as these market dynamics continue to evolve."
