Broken down by fertiliser input, how much is imported versus locally produced, including a list specifying phosphate, nitrogen, and other inputs required?

Answer

• Urea – approximately 33% is produced locally • Lime – almost 100% is produced locally • Superphosphate (produced locally from imported products) • Sulphur, Diammonium Phosphate, Rock Phosphate, Potassium and Ammonium Sulphate are all imported. Fertiliser companies report there is sufficient fertiliser both in New Zealand and on order to meet demand.