£7.5 million agricultural facility opens at Port of Tyne

A Hertfordshire based fertiliser manufacturer and distributor has partnered with the Port of Tyne to open a £7.5 million agricultural facility.

Origin Soil Nutrition has opened a new facility consisting of a 6000 square metre warehouse and a blending plant, which will ensure the consistent availability of over 100,000 tonnes of fertiliser annually.

Ashley Nicholson, chief business officer at Port of Tyne, said: “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.”

Michael Pater, managing director at Origin Soil Nutrition, said: “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.”

Pictured: – Sean Coyle, Origin Enterprises chief executive and Ashley Nicholson, Port of Tyne chief business officer.