12204 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister of Agriculture

Written Question

Published date: 20 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	12204 (2026)
Question asked:	31 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Jo Luxton
Portfolio:	Minister of Agriculture
Minister replying:	Hon Todd McClay
Answer received:	14 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_12204_2026
Document guid:	e1940b97-4bf7-474a-89a6-e85ff6fb0659

12204 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister of Agriculture: Broken down by fertiliser input, how much is imported versus locally produced, including a list specifying phosphate, nitrogen, and other inputs required?

Hon Todd McClay: • Urea – approximately 33% is produced locally • Lime – almost 100% is produced locally • Superphosphate (produced locally from imported products) • Sulphur, Diammonium Phosphate, Rock Phosphate, Potassium and Ammonium Sulphate are all imported. Fertiliser companies report there is sufficient fertiliser both in New Zealand and on order to meet demand.