The Hon. Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism; The Hon. Julie Collins, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; The Hon. Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science, Joint Media Release, 27 May 2026
The Albanese Labor Government continues to secure essential fuel and fertiliser to keep Australian agriculture moving, with around 80,250 tonnes of additional urea now locked in through the Government’s $7.5 billion Fuel and Fertiliser Security Facility.
Through Export Finance Australia, the Government has partnered with Incitec Pivot to support the purchase of two shipments of urea from Indonesia.
One of these shipments is part of the 250,000 tonnes of agricultural grade urea locked in through PT Pupuk, secured by the Albanese Labor Government and Incitec Pivot.
Six shipments, and over 209,000 tonnes of urea have now been secured through the Government’s Fuel and Fertiliser Security Facility, with the first of these shipments expected to arrive in Australia in the coming weeks.
Securing more fertiliser is part of the Albanese Labor Government’s actions to help Australia’s agriculture industry manage the impacts of the conflict in the Middle East.
This will provide greater certainty for farmers as they make planting and growing decisions for the current and upcoming growing seasons.
It will also help keep Australia’s food production system moving and bolster domestic food security, as well as food security for trading partners who rely on our agriculture exports, particularly in the Indo-Pacific.
Export Finance Australia continues to progress discussions with other fertiliser companies to secure more shipments of fertiliser.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Trade and Tourism, Don Farrell:
“The Albanese Labor Government will always support Australian farmers, and the many jobs and communities this vital sector sustains across the country.
“Our government is securing essential goods to keep Australia moving.
“We know how critical the agriculture industry is to Australia’s economy and are working closely with industry and peak bodies to give the sector the confidence it needs to keep planning for the future.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins:
“Keeping Australia’s food production system moving is critical, which is why we’ve been working around the clock to help secure the critical inputs our farmers and producers need, including fuel and fertiliser.
“Supporting the purchase of additional fertiliser shipments is about getting more fertiliser into Australia at a time of global uncertainty, helping to provide our farmers and producers with confidence for the future.
“The additional fertiliser we’ve secured from Indonesia, in partnership with industry, is the result of our Government’s careful and considered work to strengthen Australia’s relationship with Indonesia.
“The Albanese Labor Government will continue working with our farmers and producers to help them manage the disruption from the war in the Middle East, which is impacting globally.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science, Tim Ayres:
“We know that the war in the Middle East continues to have impacts on Australian farmers and businesses – that’s why we’re so focused on securing the vital products Australians need.
“Keeping fertiliser flowing, particularly urea, is critical to the agricultural community and all Australians.
“We are grateful to industry and our international partners for working so collaboratively through this conflict.”
