eeping the world's soils healthy is critical to the well-being of all people and the planet.

As nations with growing economies and rising populations call for more and better-quality food, and biofuel demand surges in response to environmental and political pressures, farmers are continually asked to produce more from less land per person. These conditions raise the demand for all fertilizers – especially potash, the nutrient with the greatest impact on food quality.

This Overview details the factors that have led to current conditions, shows how these factors influence our strategies and decisions, and discusses trends that will impact our business in the future.