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Bullboard - Stock Discussion Forum Verde Agritech Ltd T.NPK

Alternate Symbol(s):  VNPKF

Verde AgriTech Ltd is an agricultural technology company that produces potash fertilizers. The principal activity of the Company is the production and sale of a multi-nutrient potassium fertilizer marketed in Brazil under the brands K Forte and BAKS, Silicio Forte, and internationally as Super Greensand (the Product). K Forte is a potash fertilizer that is a source of potassium, silicon, and... see more

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Verde Agritech Ltd > Animal Feed Supplement
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Post by Sugoioi on Aug 27, 2021 12:08pm

Animal Feed Supplement

Stan both Nutrien and Intrepid Potash sell supplements for animal feed. I've only been able to give a cursory look but it wasn't readily apparent to me how much revenue their supplement sales brought in.

Would this be something you'd have interest casting your expert eyes towards? It would be nice to know how much their selling as a rough framework for Verde. That's a big curiosity ask and you're obviously welcome to refuse.

For general awareness animal feed is routinely supplemented on farms. It's pretty analogous to humans taking a variety of supplements for whatever it is they're concerned about: a specific health issue, muscle development, growth, pregnancies, aging, etc
Comment by sparkdog on Aug 27, 2021 12:31pm
The cattle feed supliment is typicaly calcium chloride. Added to the feed prior to slaughter. It makes the cow gain weight due to water retention. A cheap way of getting more lbs packed on. 
Comment by 15Stanmore on Aug 27, 2021 12:41pm
Hello Sparkdog and Sugoioi, Thanks for the discussion on animal feed supplements. It was certainly included in the licence request and there is a specific approval which would allow this product from Plant 2. I will investigate and share anything I find. I couldn't tell from CV's online reaction to the question whether he was being evasive (secretive) in not answering or was simply ...more  
Comment by Sugoioi on Aug 27, 2021 12:53pm
Mmmm road salt. Appetizing.
Comment by Sugoioi on Aug 27, 2021 12:57pm
Snippet from a study on milk production. Harrison et Al. Potassium (K) is the principal intracellular cation of most body tissues. Potassium ions participate in many essential biological processes such as the maintenance of osmotic potential within cells, nerve impulse transmission, enzyme reactions in cellular metabolism, the maintenance of normal kidney function, and cardiac, skeletal and ...more  
Comment by sparkdog on Aug 27, 2021 1:41pm
Whilst we're on the topic of cattle feed I'm sure everyone is familiar with molasses. Do you know what the largest global market is for molasses? Cattle feed World trade of molasses is far larger than many would ever imagine.
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