Fertiliser imports hit one million tonne mark since Iran war began
Australia has imported over one million tonnes of fertiliser since the Iran war began in February. The federal government has expedited biosecurity processes to ensure farmers have sufficient supplies for the winter crop. Further shipments of urea are expected to arrive in the coming weeks to support agricultural needs.
- ▪Over one million tonnes of urea has been imported into Australia since the conflict in Iran began.
- ▪The federal government streamlined biosecurity processes to help secure fertiliser supplies during the Strait of Hormuz closure.
- ▪Further shipments of urea are expected to arrive in the coming weeks.
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One million tonnes of fertiliser imported into Australia since the Iran war beganExclusive by Warwick Long and Jane McNaughtonABC RuralTopic:FertilisersWed 3 Jun 2026 at 12:16pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 12:16pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 12:16pmOver a million tonnes of urea has been imported into Australia since the Middle East war began in February. (ABC News: John Gunn)In short:One million tonnes of fertiliser has been imported in to Australia since the conflict in Iran began.The federal government streamlined its biosecurity border processes in April to help get more fertiliser into the country during the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.What's next?Further shipments of urea are expected to arrive in coming weeks.abc.net.au/news/one-million-tonnes-of-fertiliser-imported-since-iran-war-began/106751502Link…
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