KYIV, April 4 – Demand for mineral fertilizers after the extension of the grain deal grew by about 15-17%, and the fertilizer market is experiencing an uncharacteristic for April boom, Oleh Arestarkhov, director of corporate communications at Group DF, told Interfax-Ukraine.

"Now we are seeing a boom in the fertilizer market, uncharacteristic for April. According to preliminary estimates, demand growth is at least plus 15-17%. Farmers have regained confidence, they are investing in plant protection products and fertilizers - in those products that have a direct impact on the harvest and quickly pay off throughout the agricultural cycle," Arestarkhov said.