Agrium stretches shopping spree to China20 Apr 2009
The Canadian fertilizer giant adds a stake in a Chinese urea venture to its shopping list, which is headed by US-based CF Industries
Terra sidesteps showdown with CF15 Apr 2009
Terra has exploited a recent change in state law to delay its annual meeting, and avoid a confrontation with its potential acquirer
China's largesse to have 'enormous' implications14 Apr 2009
A rural spending splurge will give "lasting momentum to economic growth" beside helping farms, an arm of the biggest state grain trader says
Opinion: N P K equals formula for profit6 Apr 2009
Investors and traders should spare a thought for the fertilizer salesman. It might repay their interest in spades.
Opinion: N+P+K = formula for profit6 Apr 2009
Investors and traders should spare a thought for the fertilizer salesman. It might repay their interest in spades.
CF rejects Agrium's sweetened bid30 Mar 2009
The US fertilizer group has dismissed the revised offer, which proposes an extra $3.30 a share, as "grossly inadequate"
Agrium adds $150m to CF Industries bid 27 Mar 2009
The Canadian fertilizer group has sweetened its bid for its Illinois-based rival and asked investors to help put pressure on the CF board
Opinion: Farmers' day in the sun26 Mar 2009
Agriculture is in vogue with both politicians and investors. The sector should enjoy the attention while it lasts.
CF Industries sweetens Terra bid again23 Mar 2009
The Illinois-based group raises to $30.50 a share, from $27.50, its offer for the rival fertilizer maker
Agrium raises pressure on CF Industries board16 Mar 2009
The Canadian fertilizer giant urges CF Industries investors to accept its $3.6bn bid and accuses their board of ignoring shareholders' rights
