‘The market worked well’: Australian fertiliser body responds to pricing transparency concerns

Fertilizer Australia says low' profit margins are proof of competitive market, amid climbing costs and calls for public pricing index

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Australia's peak fertiliser body has responded to calls for greater pricing transparency to help farmers obtain more bargaining power during a period of rising fertiliser costs and increasing profits.

Fertilizer Australia's executive manager, Stephen Annells, has highlighted the complexity of determining fertiliser prices and the impact of global market forces.

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