News & Media
6th November 2024
New agricultural facility and partnership at Port of Tyne boosts access for farmers across the North
The Port of Tyne and Origin Soil Nutrition have invested £7.5 million in a state-of-the-art fertiliser blending plant and warehouse, enhancing agricultural support for the North of England, the Borders, and Southern Scotland. The new facility, spanning 6,000m², stores over 100,000 tonnes of fertiliser and streamlines local transport, reducing environmental impact and creating jobs. This partnership highlights the Port’s commitment to regional growth, sustainability, and economic prosperity, positioning it as a key player in agricultural supply chains.
The agricultural sector in the North of England, The Borders and Southern Scotland now have improved access to locally produced prescription nutrition, thanks to a combined £7.5 million infrastructure investment by the Port of Tyne and Origin Soil Nutrition (formerly Origin Fertilisers). This partnership brings a cutting-edge fertiliser blending plant and a 6,000m² dedicated warehouse and state-of-the-art blending plant.
The facility, designed to store over 100,000 tonnes of fertiliser, supports all crop nutrition requirements while prioritising sustainability and efficiency in transport to farms across the region. The new site will also create local jobs, offering both economic and environmental benefits to the region. The facility is part of the Port’s broader strategy to grow and develop in sectors that will support regional economic prosperity.
Ashley Nicholson MBE, Chief Business Officer at the Port of Tyne, noted: "The presence of a business like Origin and its facility at the Port not only strengthens the agricultural sector but enhances the region’s prominence as a key player in essential supply chains. This partnership underscores the Port’s commitment to regional business growth and supporting sectors that have a direct impact on the local economy and job creation. Welcoming the new facility will also bring decarbonisation benefits as it will cut road miles for up to 5,000 lorry loads annually. We’re delighted to see this facility now officially opened."
Origin Soil Nutrition’s Managing Director, Michael Pater, stated: “The new facility at the Port of Tyne, with direct access to deep-sea vessels, is key to expanding our ability to source raw materials globally, offering better product availability and competitive pricing. The Port’s prime location enables us to efficiently provide prescription fertiliser to farmers across the North East and Southern Scotland, supporting sustainable farming by ensuring the right fertiliser is available when and where it’s needed.”
With this facility, we continue to support the region’s vital agricultural industry, reinforcing our region’s role in advancing sustainable practices and supporting the farming community.
