Farm Inputs Report - Fertiliser availability. Remainder of Feb – May 2024

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By Ellen Garland

MAP – It is strongly advised that anyone that hasn't locked in their MAP should do so ASAP. New contracts are currently only available out of Newcastle, Geelong and Portland availability is tight, with only small parcels being offered. Brisbane's new start day is mid to late May and Adelaide Mid-April. Price remains at $1070.00 per tonne.

DAP – Supply of DAP is ok for now out of all ports except Adelaide. It is unsure when DAP ex Adelaide will become available again for new contracts. Price is $1,085.00 per tonne.

Urea – New Urea contract start dates are Brisbane 25th March, Newcastle & Adelaide 22nd April, Geelong 9th April and Portland 18th March. Pricing for new contracts remains at $770.00, any current Urea still has a premium and hovering around $800.00 per tonne.

Single Super – Geelong and Portland are the only ports that have product available for current collection for new contracts. Newcastle's new start dates are from 18th March and AdelaIde 1st April.

Gran Am – Gran Am is currently available ex Brisbane, Geelong and Newcastle. New stock for Portland is available from 18th March and Adelaide 15th April. Gran Am pricing remains at $470.00 per tonne.

MoP & SoP – Potash supply hasn't seen any pressure at this stage. MoP is $770.00 per tonne and SoP $1,230.00 ex Brisbane and Geelong, $1,270.00 ex Newcastle and $1,240.00 ex Portland.

Granulock Z – With back orders still waiting to be fulfilled, Granulock Z is unlikely to be available for at least the next 4 months. We have been offered some options, Option 1. MAP with a Zinc Glaze $1,185.00 per tonne or Option 2. MAP Blended with Zinc $1,125.00 per tonne. With MAP supply being pushed out later and later, please get in touch to secure your Zinc requirements.