Agrifields expands global operations with new market plans

UAE – Dubai-based fertilizer and phosphate company, Agrifields, has announced plans to expand into Korea by the end of FY 2026 and launch a new line of water-soluble fertilizers in India.

CEO Amit Gupta said in an exclusive interview with AgriBusiness Global that the moves answer growing demand for sustainable inputs and support the company’s farmer-centric strategy.

“We aim to build strong partnerships and customer relationships in this new market,” he said. He added that the India launch will “significantly boost food security and increase farmer incomes.”

Agrifields plans to use its experience in nutrients and advisory services to win clients and build local ties. Gupta said Korea’s growers need reliable inputs and practical support.

The company will seek distribution partners, invest in training, and align product selections with crop needs across key regions. The expansion forms part of a broader Asia plan that links product access with on-farm guidance.

In India, Agrifields will introduce water-soluble fertilizers for precise feeding through fertigation and foliar use. The company will pair these inputs with field advice and soil testing. Gupta said the goal is simple: improve yields while protecting soils.

He pointed to a wider shift in nutrient management that favors targeted use and better timing. He expects strong uptake from horticulture and high-value crops where farmers track input costs closely.

Context on soil health and farmer support

Gupta framed the plans within a push for responsible nutrition. “Balancing high crop yields with long-term soil health has become the central challenge for the modern fertilizer industry,” he said.

He warned that heavy use of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium drained soils over time. “This cycle is unsustainable,” he said, noting that in the United States nearly one-third of nitrogen on cornfields only replaces lost fertility.

He outlined tools that can raise efficiency and cut losses. “Precision agriculture, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), drones, and sensors, empowers farmers to apply inputs with surgical accuracy, minimizing waste and environmental runoff,” he said.

He also called out new inputs that rebuild soils and support resilience, including biofertilizers and low-carbon options.

Gupta tied growth to farmer finance and training. “By offering deferred payment models, credit-linked fertilizers, or collaborating with agri-fintech startups, agribusinesses can empower farmers to invest in quality inputs without the burden of immediate cash flow,” he said.

He added that peer learning, local field agents, and simple mobile tools can speed adoption. “When this knowledge is combined with reliable access to inputs and markets, it creates a powerful virtuous cycle of adoption and scale, proving that doing good can also be good for business,” he said.

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