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High Fertiliser Prices

August 16th, 2021|

You may be wondering what is driving the recent increases in fertiliser prices? Strong demand in key global agricultural markets, an increase in raw material prices and ongoing logistical challenges due to the COVID-19, have put pressure on international supply chains which have all lead to a rapid increase in fertiliser prices. Sea Freight rates

Single Super Phosphate Alternatives

July 23rd, 2021|

As fertiliser in Australia becomes expensive and in tight supply, growers will look for fertiliser alternatives. One of those is a common fertiliser, super phosphate (SSP) or Superfect. With an analysis of  0-9-0-11 it is a low analysis fertiliser, but with phosphorous and sulphur it is a versatile product. Alternatives for Single Super are: Rock

Open For Business – Covid Lockdowns July/Aug 2021

July 18th, 2021|

All of Pacific Fertiliser's sites are currently open and our trucks are operating to supply our agricultural customers. We have internal measures in place to ensure we are upholding the best hygiene and adhering to the current Covid guidelines in each state. Pacific Fertiliser would like you as customers (or your truck drivers) to carry out

WSA Badgerys Airport – Civil Products

June 16th, 2021|

Pacific Fertiliser has been supplying various products into the enormous civil works covering nearly two suburbs for Sydney's second airport project at Badgerys Creek. Such as lime, gypsum, flocculants, compost & fertiliser.

Borcat Quinn Dog

May 6th, 2021|

Pacific Fertiliser just took delivery of a new Borcat 5 axle truck & dog for its Brisbane operations. The truck design will provide upto a 41t payload with the added benefit of higher cube capacity for the lighter products. Thanks Borcat for the great service with the new PBS truck & dog configuration. https://vimeo.com/548234017

Winter Sowing Update

April 21st, 2021|

We have had a great start to the year in most places and as Anzac day approaches we are getting to the pointy end of winter sowing in NSW. Fertiliser demand has been strong in 2021, creating pressure on pricing, supply and truck loading slots. If you haven't made your fertiliser choices already, you should

General Dam Construction using Gypsum Stabilisation

February 28th, 2021|

Pacific Fertiliser provides products for large dam and batter construction works. For over a decade we have been supplying gypsum and bentonite and other products for dam construction projects in NSW & QLD.  In some areas we are also spreading products before they are incorporated into the soil for stabilisation and other desired outcomes such

MAP Alternative Blends

February 18th, 2021|

Due to the MAP shortage in Australia this season we have come up with some alternative blends using Double Super Phosphate (DSP). We currently have a fair bit of DSP instock, but it is moving fast. 50% DSP / 50% DAP    (9-18-0-3) 35% DSP / 60% DAP / 5% sulphur    (11-18-0-7) 71% DSP

Hillston Fertiliser Blend

February 15th, 2021|

Tailored Made Hillston Fertiliser Blend for Garlic 20 Kg Organibor 130 Kg Urea 100 Kg Kieserite 240 Kg MAP 1% Zn 25 Kg ZincSulphate 10 Kg CopperSulphate 25 Kg Manganese Sulphate 50 kg Iron Sulphate 10 Kg OmniSpread Humates

2021 Fertiliser Update

February 12th, 2021|

After 2020 created some unique challenges, it looks like 2021 will be no different. Fertiliser pricing and supply will be similar and it has already seen a lot of movement in the last few months. General & specialty fertiliser product pricing has risen quickly due to tight supply, increased shipping costs and increased domestic demand esp with MAP/DAP. Don't

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