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Australian urea application ‘full steam ahead’, despite COVID supply risk – Global Fertiliser Outlook

Fertilisers July 14, 2020



Low global prices, long-awaited favourable seasonal conditions across most regions and a so-far unscathed supply chain will ensure urea application continues full steam ahead on Australian farms – despite COVID-19 supply risks – according to Rabobank’s latest Global Fertiliser Outlook

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Fertiliser giant Yara aims to decarbonise food production with green hydrogen trial in Pilbara

Fertilisers June 22, 2020



One of the world's biggest fertiliser manufacturers is aiming to decouple the link between food production and carbon emissions through a landmark trial in Western Australia.

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Australia's first potash mine set to begin production in Western Australia

Fertilisers Specialty fertilisers & nutrition Oct. 4, 2019



Australia's first sulphate of potash (SOP) mine is set to begin commercial production next year, with Kalium Lakes making the final investment approval for its Beyondie Sulphate of Potash project in Western Australia.

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Boost nitrogen efficacy in tree crops

Fertilisers Spring horticulture & viticulture Summer horticulture Aug. 14, 2019



With spring just around the corner, Incitec Pivot Fertilisers is reminding tree crop growers and their advisers about the potential to enhance nitrogen use efficiency in orchards.

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Wheat myth comes a cropper

Fertilisers Post-emergent herbicides Winter cropping June 27, 2019



The myth that modern wheat varieties are more heavily reliant on pesticides and fertilisers than older varieties has been debunked by new research.

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Industrial jobs and $106 million investment secured at Incitec Pivot

Fertilisers June 4, 2019



Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has welcomed the announcement by industrial manufacturer Incitec Pivot that it has secured arrangements for the continued operation of its chemical plant near the Port of Brisbane and the jobs of the 400 workers at the plant, thanks to the Queensland Government’s domestic gas policy.

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