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PotashCorp rejects 'inadequate' $39bn BHP bid 17 Aug 2010
The world's top potash group dismisses an "aggressive" all-cash approach, which sends its shares soaring 27% |
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Agrium bids $1.1bn for AWB, trumping GrainCorp 16 Aug 2010
The Canadian fertilizer group raises the prospect of yet more foreign ownership of Australia's grain handling sector. AWB shares soar 30% |
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Grains rally yet to restore herbicide markets 11 Aug 2010
Makhteshim Agan says farm sprays companies remain in a "challenging environment", despite the growing optimism in their fertilizer peers |
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US report queries Turkey's confidence over wheat 10 Aug 2010
Turkey, often a big buyer of Russian wheat, says it will be unaffected by Moscow's export ban. However, US officials say import needs will rise |
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Flagging CF clocks hopes of high 2011 corn sowings 6 Aug 2010
The fertilizer group reports a 45% slide in earnings, but says hopes for strong corn plantings next year will support autumn nutrient sales |
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Double boost from cold winter lifts Carr's shares 19 Jul 2010
The group reports fillips to both feed and fertilizer sales from the severe UK winter, leaving it on track for a jump in full-year profits |
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Potash prices to hit two-year low, says Goldman 14 Jul 2010
... and the revival in phosphate prices will run out of steam too, the bank says as it resumes coverage of shares in Agrium CF Industries |
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Agrium flags deal hunger as it buys in Argentina 6 Jul 2010
The fertilizer group, which failed in a high profile bid for CF Industries, says it is still seeking "attractive acquisitions in key markets" |
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MA mulls new listing to pay for $1bn Albaugh deal 28 Jun 2010
The Israeli group considers a foreign share offering to help pay for a takeover which will make it bigger in agrichemicals than DuPont |
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Firm China growth lifts dairy market prospects 7 Jun 2010
The dairy sector has a "strong demand outlook" - if one marred by the likelihood of volatile prices, National Australia Bank says |
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Tate stock hits 2010 high on musings of Bunge bid 4 Jun 2010
City broker Evolution says the US oilseeds giant may already have Tate "in their sights", amid a potential consolidation wave in the sector |
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Finance boss quits rain-soaked New Britain 20 May 2010
The ethical palm oil group, unveiling a decline in pre-tax profits, reveals the depature of David Dann - for a second time |
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