No shortage of fertilizer despite IFI closure

THE closure of Irish Fertiliser Industries (IFI) with the loss of 620 jobs at Marino Point in Cork Harbour, Arklow and Belfast, is unlikely to cause any shortage of fertiliser for farmers.

IFI declined to discuss the issue or the share of the market it holds in the Republic, while the IFA said it was disappointed that events had forced the company’s liquidation.

An IFA spokesman said competition was needed in this sector.