Welcome to Fert Research

Fert Research promotes and encourages responsible and scientifically-based nutrient management.

Managing nutrients well is in all our interests, both for economic benefit and environmental management.

To promote best management practices, Fert Research is involved in developing training programmes, funding research, participating in government and local body working groups and works closely with other organisations in the agricultural sector.

Founded 60+ years ago, Fert Research is an industry association, funded by member companies to address issues of common public good. Ballance Agri-Nutrients and Ravensdown Fertiliser Co-operative are the current members, which manufacture, distribute and market around 95% of all fertiliser sold in New Zealand.