Top-Phos: A revolution in Phosphorus Nutrition
Breaking 165 Years of Tradition
For over a century and a half, phosphorus fertilization remained unchanged from the first superphosphate in 1843 to MAP/DAP in the 1960s. Farmers faced persistent challenges with phosphorus fixation, reducing crop performance and profitability. In 2010, TIMAC AGRO introduced TOP-PHOS, a breakthrough technology that changed everything.
Why TOP-PHOS Matters
Brazilian soils are notorious for phosphorus fixation, with up to 70% of P blocked and unavailable to crops. Farmers needed a solution that was efficient, sustainable and innovative. TOP-PHOS answered that call by creating a phosphate molecule that resists retrogradation and remains available to plants throughout the season.
TOP-PHOS isn’t just a product, it is a global innovation that changed phosphorus nutrition forever.
Timeline of Phosphorus Innovation
1669
Discovery of Phosphorus by Henning Brand
1843
First Superphosphate Patented
1870
First TSP Production
1960
MAP/DAP Introduced
2005
Research on Organic-Metal-Phosphorus Complexation
2010
Birth of TOP-PHOS (patents filed)
2013
REACH Registration of Top-Phos
2018
Global Expansion of Top-Phos
2019
Ag in Motion Innovation Award winner in Saskatchewan
2022
Spud Smart's Innovation Award Winner in Ontario
2022
Innovation Products in the Agronomic Category Winner at Ag Days in Manitoba
Global Impact of Top-Phos
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Marketed in 27 Countries Around the World
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Produced in 11 Factories Worldwide
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Double Digit Annual Growth for 5 Years
The History of Top-Phos
Before its commercial launch, TIMAC AGRO invested two years in building strong relationships with scientists and agricultural stakeholders. Training events were organized by Dr. García Mina for the Brazilian Agronomic Technical Consultants (ATC’s) prior to the launch.
To introduce TOP-PHOS, TIMAC AGRO created the “TOP-PHOS Expedition”, a program that united researchers, consultants, cooperatives and internal teams. These expeditions included visits to research centers, foundations and field trials under the Agrichallenge program, transforming ATCs into true experts.
After its introduction in Brazil, TOP-PHOS outperformed conventional fertilizers. Initial calibrations were required to adapt to Brazilian soils, but once optimized, the product delivered significant yield improvements and ROI gains. At TIMAC AGRO Brazil, success was measured by reaching 100,000 tons sold, this milestone was achieved in just four years. Eight years later, sales more than doubled.
Today, TOP-PHOS is regarded as a “Porto Seguro” (safe port) by field representatives as it is a trusted solution that inspires confidence among farmers and sales teams alike.
TOP-PHOS is more than a product it is a global innovation that revolutionized phosphorus nutrition . By keeping phosphorus available under all soil conditions, it enables farmers across the world to maintain their fertilizer investment.
Top-Phos Success Stories Across Canada
Benefits of TOP-PHOS
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Early Season advantage as it is a 100 % Orthophosphate
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Root Activator Effect
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Seed Row Safe and Low Salt Index
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Complexing Agents Protect phosphate against tie-up
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Available Across all pH levels
The Overall Effect of Top-Phos Across All pH Levels
✔ Protects P from fixation by Fe, Al (acidic soils)
✔ Protects P from Ca tie-up (alkaline soils)
✔ Keeps P in plant-available form longer
✔ Allows early-season uptake + sustained availability
