Our Winning
Future
Mosaic has made bold moves over the last several years to position us for a winning future. We have reduced our costs substantially, and our financial strength has allowed us to make significant growth investments. We’ve led the industry in developing innovative premium products that help our customers and their growers achieve high yields. And we continue to operate responsibly, working to keep our people and our natural environment safe.
Our Great Potential
Demand for crop nutrients remains strong, and we expect it to rise as the global population grows. Mosaic is committed to delivering innovative fertilizer products farmers need to help maximize yields and feed a growing population. Increasing global prosperity means more demand for meat—and for the grain to feed cattle, pigs and chickens raised for food.
Land Expansion
will not fulfill crop production needs
90% of Supply
will have to come from land already in production
global population growth1
agricultural
production
needs to
increase
70% BY 20502
1 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
2 FAO Expert Meeting on How to Feed the World in 2050; 2009
3 www.cropnutrition.com
Without fertilizers, the world’s crop yields would be cut in half
For food production to keep pace with the growing population, the world’s farmers must produce more food, fuel and fiber. And they will need fertilizers to do it. When it comes to producing enough food for a growing global population, healthy soils are paramount. Every time a crop is grown and harvested, nutrients are removed from the soil—and those nutrients must be replaced in order to continue producing food, feed, fuel and fiber crops. Potash and phosphate fertilizers make a vital contribution to healthy, productive soils by providing the nutrients plants need for growth. At Mosaic, we have the opportunity to help the world’s farmers meet the growing demands and ensure their soils are healthy with our innovative products and services.
Farmers will need fertilizer to meet growing food demand
nutrient removal cycle
To maintain soil fertility and potential for higher yields, farmers must replace crop nutrients every year
FACT 200 bushels per acre corn yield removes 270 pounds per acre of crop nutrients3
We Support and Promote 4R Nutrient Stewardship
Beyond providing the farmers with crop nutrition products, we help them sustainably and efficiently use them through 4R engagement. 4R Nutrient Stewardship encompasses fertilizer best management practices to achieve cropping system goals, including environmental protection. To achieve those goals, the 4Rs framework incorporates the Right nutrient source, at the Right rate, at the Right time, and in the Right place.
THE PROMISE
OF BRAZIL
Brazil’s agricultural market is one of the biggest in the world. Brazil’s farm economy has grown at remarkable rates over the past two decades, and that growth continues today. Mosaic has extensive relationships and experience in Brazil. Upon completion of the Vale Fertilizantes acquisition, Mosaic expects to be the leading fertilizer producer and distributor in Brazil.
BRAZIL’S PRODUCTION RANKING VS. THE WORLD IN 2016
SUGAR
SOYBEAN
BROILERS
Existing Facilities
- Warehouse/Blender
- Phosphate Production
- Port
- Phosphate Mine
- Potash Production
Assuming Vale
Fertilizantes Acquisition
- Warehouse/Blender
- Phosphate Production
- Port
- Phosphate Mine
- Potash Production
If completed, the Vale Fertilizantes
acquisition is expected to add:
- 5 phosphate rock mines and 4 chemical and fertilizer production facilities in Brazil
- Access to the Tiplam port in Santos—one of the busiest ports in all of Brazil
- Dedicated rail and storage facilities that complement our existing distribution network
- 75% ownership in Miski Mayo in Peru
- 1 potash mine in Brazil and a potential potash mining area in Saskatchewan