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Imported Fertilizer Pilot

Component Project

Tropical AgTech Hub

Description

This project draws upon the FTZ's relationships with importers to explore bringing in fertilizer from China at a lower cost than what Hawai'i Island farmers currently pay.  China is presently the source of much of the fertilizer sold around the world. A potential savings exist for producers, either alone or in groups.    


The project is now working with producers and importers to define and quantify requirements.

Lead Implementer

Year Started

Hawai'i Foreign Trade Zone No. 9 (FTZ)

Project Website

Project Phase

Development

Challenges this Collaboration seeks to Address

High Input Costs

The high costs of imported agricultural inputs, such as seeds, fertilizers, and equipment, significantly raise production expenses. This reduces profitability and scalability, especially for small and beginning farmers.

Staple Food Commodities

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