MOSAIC FERTILIZANTES Mosaic Fertilizers/Disclosure. Mosaic, one of the largest global fertilizer companies, announced that it will reduce production in some of its Brazilian factories due to a lack of sulfur, an essential raw material for the production of phosphate fertilizers, used in soybean, corn, wheat, coffee and rice plantations, as well as vegetables and fruits. ?? The war in the Middle East hampered maritime transport in the Persian Gulf, the main sulfur exporting region, increasing costs and making it difficult for the input to arrive in Brazil. "Approximately four tons of input [sulfur] are needed to manufacture ten tons of DAP or MAP fertilizers, for example. Given the reduction in global supply and the rise in sulfur prices, the company revised its operational plan for the second half of 2026 and decided to temporarily adjust production in certain units," said the company. US naval blockade of Iran begins this Tuesday; Trump says he will charge 20% 'toll' on cargo in Hormuz Trump announces naval blockade and toll in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran reacts with attacks See what the operations will look like: Candeias (BA) and Catalão (GO): the mixing units will have their activities temporarily suspended, with possible impacts on workers, who are still subject to negotiations with the unions. Palmeirante (TO) and Sorriso (MT): production will be reduced with possible impacts on the workforce, said the company. Tapira (MG) and Catalão (GO): the temporary shutdowns already announced should be extended. Uberaba (MG): the complex will be gradually shut down from September onwards. Paranaguá (PR): Fospar Port will continue to operate normally. Fertilizer production is expected to continue until the end of September, when sulfuric acid stocks are expected to be exhausted. Cajati (SP): the unit will continue to operate, supported by sulfur imports to maintain animal nutrition production. According to Mosaic, it is not yet possible to predict when the situation will return to normal. The company states that this will depend on the fall in sulfur prices, the resumption of global supply chains, the reopening of international shipping routes and the evolution of the conflict in the Middle East. Read also: End of the 'perfect storm': why agriculture predicts difficulties with El Niño and more expensive fertilizers Fertilizer crisis: almost half of imported fertilizer comes from countries in conflict, says report