Fertiliser database: Call to recognise 'global circumstances'

This year there has been an "unprecedented increase" in fertiliser prices.

Politicians have called for “global circumstances” to be taken into account when the Department of Agriculture is using data from the National Fertiliser Database in future policy decisions.

The fertiliser database, which is due to be in place from January 1, 2023, is designed to accurately track fertiliser sales and minimise reporting requirements, according to the department.