Press releases 2008
24 November 2008
Ballance acts to bring down fertiliser prices
Ballance Agri-Nutrients has kept its word in moving smartly to bring fertiliser prices down in response to changing global market conditions. Click here for more.
17 November 2008
Lucerne looms large
As one of the most efficient users of water and nutrient resources through the summer, lucerne looms large as an ideal forage crop for immediate planting. Click here for more.
30 October 2008
Ballance adding more value for customers
Following extensive market research, Ballance has implemented a new sales and marketing strategy, designed to improve customer focus and meet the changing needs of today's farmers. Click here for more.
29 October 2008
Plan your brassica crops now
For many farmers, brassica crops are an invaluable source of feed when pasture growth or quality is insufficient to meet stock needs. In addition, brassicas are widely regarded as an ideal crop to sow as part of a pasture renewal programme. Click here for more.
30 September 2008
Sustainability equals profitability
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Chief Executive Larry Bilodeau is encouraging all farmers to ‘get in behind' the 2009 Ballance Farm Environment Awards and show urban New Zealand that the ongoing stewardship of land and other natural resources is in excellent hands.
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25 September 2008
Is the end of higher fert prices on the horizon?
There are signs that farmers might be in for some respite from rising fertiliser prices, says Ballance Agri-Nutrients Chairman, David Graham. Click here for more.
18 September 2008
Ballance Scholarships now open
Budding agricultural enthusiasts could have the opportunity to study for free as Ballance offers four more scholarships valued at $4,000 a year to immediate family members of any Ballance shareholder or company employee. Click here for more.
30 July 2008
Ballance reports record results
Ballance Agri-Nutrients has reported an impressive result for its financial year ended 31 May, setting performance records in key sectors of its business, all the while maintaining competitive prices throughout New Zealand in the face of rampant international commodity price rises. Click here for more.
7 July 2008
Ballance to acquire 100 percent ownership of Summit Quinphos
Co-operative fertiliser marketer and manufacturer Ballance Agri-Nutrients is to acquire the remaining 60 percent shareholding it does not already own in Summit Quinphos, from Japanese-based Sumitomo Corporation. Click here for more.
4 June 2008
Ballance raises fertiliser prices to reflect global situation
Leading fertiliser specialist Ballance Agri-Nutrients has announced new prices for the June quarter to reflect its increased international costs, after signalling the move for several months. Click here for more.
14 May 2008
Better use of science can cut fertiliser spending
Given the price uncertainty in the fertiliser market - other than prices are clearly going up - users will have to become more canny about where and how they apply fertiliser. Click here for more.
13 May 2008
Farm environment competition rewards more Supreme winners
Organisers of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards are praising the high standard of entrants this year, with another string of Supreme winners honoured for their commitment to environmental sustainability. Click here for more.
9 May 2008
Rangitikei farmer's 'outstanding personal effort' rewarded with Supreme environment award
Rangitikei farmer Ian Cummings has been named Supreme winner of the 2008 Horizons Ballance Farm Environment Awards. Click here for more.
9 May 2008
Ballance challenges aspects of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)
Fertiliser specialist Ballance Agri-Nutrients says the Government's proposed emissions trading scheme exposes New Zealand industry to unfair international competition by moving too far, too fast, and could shorten the operating life of its Kapuni urea plant in Taranaki. Click here for more.
1 May 2008
Ballance announces a minimum $24 a tonne return to shareholders
Continued performance growth at Ballance Agri-Nutrients has enabled the company to advise that shareholders will receive an annual rebate and dividend this year that is at least as high as the $24 distributed last year. Click here for more.
30 April 2008
Drought issue to be covered at environmental field day
Coping with drought will be a hot topic at a Ballance Farm Environment Awards field day to be held on 6 May. Click here for more.
28 April 2008
Ballance research suggests grass grub control opportunity
For many farmers, by the time it becomes evident they've got a grass grub problem, it's too late in the season to do anything about it. Click here for more.
23 April 2008
Far North couple's exceptional skill and care rewarded with top environmental award
Exceptional skill and confidence implementing their vision for a 300 ha beef breeding and finishing farm at beautiful Taupo Bay, in the Far North, have won the 2008 Northland Ballance Farm Environment Supreme Award for Lindsay and Erica Whyte. Click here for more.
18 April 2008
High country family wins top environmental award
Wanaka farmers Richard and Sarah Burdon are the Supreme winners of the 2008 Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards. Click here for more.
16 April 2008
Best practice brings top environmental award for Gore farmers
The quest for best practice has earned arable farmers Earl and Vicki Dillon a string of awards in the 2008 Southland Ballance Farm Environment Awards. Click here for more.
10 April 2008
Strong farming partnership earns top environmental award
Mayfield farmers Mark and Nicky Morrow have been declared Supreme winners in the 2008 Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards. Click here for more.
2 April 2008
King Country dairy farmers win top environmental award
An excellent all-round approach to sustainability has earned King Country dairy farmers Derek and Marion Kloeten the Supreme award in the 2008 Waikato Ballance Farm Environment Awards. Click here for more.
27 March 2008
Passion for land earns Harvey family Supreme Award
A multi-generational passion for farming and the environment has earned a Martinborough family a top environmental award. Click here for more.
14 March 2008
Ballance scholarships acknowledge potential
The professional efforts of five young agricultural students have received a timely boost in the form of cash scholarships from Ballance Agri-Nutrients. Click here for more.
12 March 2008
What to do when the drought breaks
With some rainfall in most parts of the country farmers may be starting to turn their minds to what they can do to restore their farms when the drought eventually breaks. Click here for more.
5 March 2008
Forty years' hard work helps Whakatane farmers win top environmental award
Whakatane sheep and beef farmers Chris and Antoinette Mountfort have been named Supreme winners of the 2008 Bay of Plenty Ballance Farm Environment Awards. Click here for more.
3 March 2008
Ten years, ten tonnes, ten winners
Ballance Agri-Nutrients has wrapped up its celebrations of the tenth anniversary of the merger between Bay of Plenty Co-operative Fertiliser Company and SouthFert with a $27,000 giveaway of 10 t of superten to 10 lucky customers. Click here for more.
19 February 2008
Ballance supports shareholders as prices rise
Ballance Agri-Nutrients has increased the price of its core fertiliser products due to ongoing global demand for raw materials, but has found a way to soften the blow for loyal shareholders.Click here for more.
17 January 2008
New Ballance rep for Rakaia
Ballance Agri-Nutrients is pleased to announce a new addition to its Lower South Island Team - Pip O'Carroll. Click here for more.
