Feeding the world’s growing population

New Zealand’s reputation as a quality food producer is growing.

Optimising food production

Over the next 50 years farmers around the world will need to produce more food than has been grown over the past 10,000 years.

Best use from a limited resource

Fertiliser helps farmers produce food efficiently by replenishing the soil. But fertiliser needs to be used responsibly.

Responsible and sustainable nutrient management

The Fertiliser Association invests in research and tools to ensure farm profitability while minimising nutrient losses to the environment.

The Fertiliser Association of New Zealand promotes and encourages responsible and scientifically-based nutrient management.

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26 June 2018

Some people spend their lives searching for a four-leaf clover. Jeff Morton has a more pragmatic approach to the legume, having dedicated considerable time to researching how to increase clover growth on hill country soil.

25 June 2018

Thangavelautham Geretharan (Gere) is pioneering research in an aspect of soil health that has largely been ignored until now – fluorine’s impact on nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

21 June 2018

The 2018 Budget announcement in May saw the Government allocating $5m of operating funding to Overseer Limited over the next four years – a move that is welcomed by the Fertiliser Association. Meanwhile, Overseer will soon be launching game-changing software.

18 June 2018

Daniel Hendrie has hit upon the ideal formula for applying lime to increase phosphorus availability.

22 November 2017

The Nutrient Management Adviser Certification Programme has marked a significant milestone with the certification of the 200th Adviser to have completed the programme.

1 February 2017

The Fertiliser Association of New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Vera Power to the role of Chief Executive, following the retirement of former Chief Executive, Dr Philip Mladenov, at the end of December.

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The Fertiliser Association of New Zealand and Dairy NZ funded development of the Nutrient Management Adviser Certification Programme (NMACP). This industry-wide certification aims to ensure that advisers have the learning, experience and capability to give sound nutrient advice.

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3 July 2024

An interest in farm sustainability and sustainable fertiliser management was the key driver behind Massey University student Theané de Klerk’s decision to focus her Master’s degree on New Zealand’s agricultural phosphorus budget. Theané is one of three students that the Fertiliser Association of New Zealand is currently supporting.

26 June 2024

The Fertiliser Association of New Zealand have updated our Fertiliser Use on New Zealand Sheep and Beef Farms booklet.

The booklet provides clear and concise information on key aspects of soil fertility and nutrient management for productive drystock farming. 

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