Nutrien Ag Solutions said on March 21 that it has reached an agreement with Emfert, Burgess, Western Australia (WA), to become part of Nutrien Ag. Founded in 2005, Emfert is a single fertilizer up-country depot located in Burgess, between York and Northam in Western Australia’s Central Wheatbelt.
Nutrien Ag Solutions West Region Manager Andrew Duperouzel said expanding their fertilizer investment in WA is critical, especially at a time when supply and demand is front of mind for farmers. “Our Bulk N tanks in Kwinana underpin our efforts to deliver WA farmers reliable access to fertilizer, and this investment in Burgess will further strengthen the resilience of the local supply chain,” he said.
The acquisition will add an additional 6,000 mt of bulk storage capacity for Nutrien Ag, taking its total granular fertilizer storage capacity in the region to more than 200,000 mt. Duperouzel said this investment will ensure growers across the west have access to the right products and inputs at the right locations.
“Nutrien Ag Solutions currently has fertilizer operations at five depots across the west in Geraldton, Kwinana, Albany, Esperance, and Bunbury,” he added. “Currently, many growers are transporting these inputs from our facility in Kwinana, so the addition of this depot in Burgess will improve accessibility and create cost efficiencies for growers.”
Emfert owners Luke and Justin Emerson said this is the start of an exciting new chapter for the business. “Our valued customers remain our priority, and they will continue to receive the same level of service and support with Nutrien Ag Solutions. This integration will see our depot join a global network of agri-related products and services – that’s really exciting,” said Luke Emerson.
Nutrien Ag has some 4,000 employees across Australia, and with more than 400 retail branches it is the largest provider of agricultural services and inputs to farmers in country.