Zelenberg

Agriculture Magazine

Prices, agronomy and trade policy for the people who buy and sell agricultural inputs.

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Agronomy8 min read

Inside a factory visit: what Visited and Confirmed actually record

A step-by-step look at what our inspectors capture on site — from the production line to the loading bay — and how a buyer should read the evidence that results.

Latest articles

Data
6 min read

Writing an RFQ that gets accurate quotes the first time

The specs, quantities and terms to include so a factory can price your order without a dozen follow-ups.

Corridors
7 min read

FOB, CIF or DAP? Choosing the right Incoterm for your route

How much freight, insurance and customs risk each term puts on you rather than the manufacturer — with plain examples.

Policy & Trade
5 min read

Staged payments: structuring milestones that protect both sides

Tie deposits, production and shipment to clear milestones so neither buyer nor manufacturer carries all the risk.

Agronomy
4 min read

Five signs a “manufacturer” is really a trader

The tells buyers miss — and what a site visit settles that a document check never can.

Markets
6 min read

Fertilizer input trends shaping 2026 procurement

Where demand, pricing and supply are heading — and what it means for buyers planning the season ahead.

Technology
8 min read

Sampling before you scale: a buyer’s due-diligence checklist

A practical list for evaluating samples, factories and terms before committing to a bulk order.

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Agronomy briefing

Fertilisers

Compound versus blended NPK: what changes in the field

16 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
Biostimulants

Seaweed extract at flowering: three trial results

13 Aug 2026 · 7 min read
Micronutrients

Chelated iron for calcareous soils, priced per hectare

11 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Soil health

Humic and fulvic acid: reading the 60HA and 30FA figures

08 Aug 2026 · 6 min read