From the Depths to the Field
At a time when agriculture is facing increasingly complex challenges, we demonstrate how we collaborate with farmers, distributors, and the entire industry to develop lasting solutions. We lay the foundation for a secure supply of potassium and magnesium fertilizers in Europe where it all begins—in the underground mining of valuable raw materials.
With environmental awareness, major investments, and a future-oriented product portfolio, #allset is our commitment to actively shaping responsible, sustainable agriculture.
#allset – Long-Term Fertilizer Supply in Europe
As part of our Werra 2060 project, we are transforming our potash production and implementing comprehensive energy and sustainability measures and targeted investments to strengthen our sites and ensure a long-term, secure fertilizer supply in Europe. Our Werra plant produces approximately half of all potassium- and magnesium-containing fertilizers in the EU, enabling us to cover a significant portion of European demand. To ensure this continues, we will invest €600 million in our largest German site. These investments will allow K+S to secure long-term potash supply independence in Europe at competitive prices.
#allset – Resource-Conscious Production
With technical innovations, K+S proves its global pioneering role in sustainable mining.
Through significant investments and efforts, K+S has reduced the environmental impact of potash production by a large margin in recent decades. The Company continues to work on reducing its environmental footprint, particularly by improving the ecological condition of rivers, to ensure the responsible use of natural resources.
The Werra 2060 project aims to significantly reduce the plant's environmental impact:
1 Production at Unterbreizbach und Wintershall sites
2 Termination of wet processing at the Unterbreizbach and Wintershall sites
3 at Wintershall site
#allset – Flexible Delivery Options for European Needs
The K+S Group transports an average of over 50 million tonnes of goods per year, including double counting when using different modes of transportation. We have a global network of storage, port, and distribution sites at our disposal to accomplish this. Due to our proximity to our European customers, we offer flexible delivery options by rail, inland vessel, truck, and self-collection at our production and storage sites. Regional production and short transportation routes also provide us with a significant emissions advantage.
#allset – Reliability for Generations: A Future-Oriented Product Portfolio
Through the transformation of our potash fertilizer production, we are developing a future-oriented product portfolio and upholding our claim to being pioneers of environmentally friendly and sustainable mining. This transformation is based on our many years of experience in potash fertilizer production and our firm commitment to supporting agriculture.
We are committed to providing reliable, high-quality fertilizers. Due to the growing emphasis on dry production, the nutrient composition of our potassium and magnesium fertilizers will change beginning with the 2025/26 fertilizer season.
#allset – Know-how for the Challenges of the Future
Climate change, growing environmental pressures, and political and economic uncertainties are bringing about fundamental changes in agriculture. K+S is committed to supporting the people responsible for providing us with food every day.
As experts in plant nutrition, we share our knowledge through personal exchanges and our KALI Academy knowledge platform. We prepare farmers, dealers, advisors, and young professionals to achieve strong yields and expertise.
Try out our innovations in the KALI-TOOLBOX app, and strengthen your knowledge with new online courses from the KALI Academy.
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More Information
More information about the Werra 2060 project, K+S's CO2-reduced products, and the KALI Academy's services can be found here.
