The open fact base for agri-inputs
Turning scattered information from policy documents, association rosters, corporate filings and standards into structured, verifiable and citable entries. All data comes from public sources.
Four content pillars
Facts · Rules · Intelligence · Community. Every entry carries its source and update date.
Companies
Registration details, capacity, brands and official channels — structured and verifiable.
Policies
Central and local policy texts, key points, effective dates and links to originals.
Standards
National, industry and group standards, indexed by category.
Glossary
Core agri-input definitions for fast, accurate orientation.
Rankings
Objective rankings from public data. Methodology and sources fully disclosed.
News
Industry developments, each linked to its original source.
Industry rankings
Objective rankings built on public data. Methodology, sources and reporting period are fully disclosed.
Latest policies & news
Regulatory and industry updates, each linked to its original source.
Notice on Ensuring Supply and Stabilising Prices of Fertilizer for Spring Ploughing
Sets out arrangements for fertilizer production, transportation, reserves and price stability during the spring ploughing season, requiring key enterprises to maintain operations, distribution channels to remain open and market supervision to be strengthened.
Law of the People's Republic of China on the Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products (2022 Revision)
The foundational law in the field of agricultural product quality and safety, revised in 2022. It sets out systematic provisions on the use of agricultural inputs, traceability management and quality and safety responsibilities.
Action Plan for Fertilizer Reduction by 2025
Sets out the overall approach, targets and technical pathways for reducing fertilizer use while improving efficiency, specifying measures such as soil testing and formulated fertilization, organic fertilizer substitution and the promotion of new-type fertilizers. A landmark document for fertilizer reduction work.
Measures for the Administration of Fertilizer Registration
Regulates the conditions, procedures and supervision of fertilizer registration, clarifying which fertilizer products require registration, the validity period and renewal requirements of registration certificates, and the legal liability for fraudulent registration.
News
Regulatory and industry updates, each linked to its original source.
AgroArchive company directory goes live with the first batch of national agri-input supply guarantee platform members
The company directory launches with the first 15 member companies of the national agri-input supply guarantee platform announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, covering fertilizers, crop protection and agri-input distribution. Every entry carries its data source and update date, and the directory will continue to expand with quarterly reviews.
Sixth China Organic Fertilizer Industry Development Conference held in Hebei
The 2026 Sixth China Organic Fertilizer Industry Development Conference was held in Hebei, discussing the standardisation and marketisation of the organic fertilizer industry and the 'organic fertilizer plus' model. The event was covered by several mainstream media outlets.
Association standard 'Specification for Green Fertilizer Product Assessment' opens for public comment
The association standard 'Specification for Green Fertilizer Product Assessment' has opened for public comment. The standard is intended to set unified assessment indicators and methods for green fertilizer products. After the consultation period it will move to the review stage.
China compound fertilizer to rice price ratio index officially released
The China compound fertilizer to rice price ratio index has been officially released, reflecting the relative relationship between compound fertilizer prices and rice prices and providing a reference indicator for growers assessing the value of fertilization inputs.
Glossary
Core agri-input terminology for fast, accurate orientation.
Bulk Blending Fertilizer (BB Fertilizer)
Bulk blending fertilizer, abbreviated as BB fertilizer, is a fertilizer made b…
Compound Fertilizer
A compound fertilizer is a fertilizer containing at least two of the three pri…
Fertigation
Fertigation is the technique of combining irrigation and fertilization, delive…
Nutrient Use Efficiency
Nutrient use efficiency is the percentage of applied nutrients taken up by the…
Organic Fertilizer
An organic fertilizer is a carbon-containing material derived mainly from plan…
Slow and Controlled Release Fertilizer
A slow and controlled release fertilizer is one whose nutrient release rate is…