IPF backs Tasmanian producers with $11M investment

Incitec Pivot Fertilisers (IPF) has unveiled upgrades at its Scottsdale and Circular Head sites, as part of a broader $11 million capital investment across Tasmania over the past five years.    

IPF’s Scottsdale, Circular Head, Longford and Devonport sites have been upgraded with new liquid coating systems, enabling precise application of trace elements like Sodium Molybdate and supporting the next generation enhanced efficiency fertilisers (EEFs) with IPF’s Smart Fertiliser range including eNpower^® and Green Urea NV^®. 

Both Scottsdale and Circular Head Regional Supply Centres (RSCs) celebrate 30 years of operation in 2025. To mark these major milestones, IPF this week hosted Productivity Pays Roadshow events at both RSCs, attended by farmers, agronomists and other agricultural industry stakeholders. 

IPF President, Scott Bowman, said the Productivity Pays Roadshow was an opportunity for growers and industry partners to see firsthand how recent investments across IPF’s Tasmanian sites are delivering real-world benefits. 

"Agriculture is one of the key pillars of the Tasmanian economy and IPF's capital investment reinforces our ongoing commitment to support producers across the State's many diverse agricultural industries, from horticulture and viticulture to livestock and dairy," Mr Bowman said. "The upgrades will deliver improved fertiliser performance, enhanced safety, and more efficient service on the ground. 

"At Scottsdale, a new liquid fertiliser system has been installed, delivering new capability to coat trace elements such as Sodium Molybdate and improving consistency when coating EEFs like eNpower^® and Green Urea NV^® on dispatch.   

"Recent trials demonstrated Green Urea NV^® can reduce ammonia volatilisation by 71% in pastures and 78% in cropping systems, compared to standard urea, delivering productivity gains for farmers. 

A new bagging plant has improved dispatch speed and eased weighbridge congestion, while a one-tonne bagging machine upgrade has enhanced operator safety and efficiency.  

"At Circular Head, a significant capital investment has been made to modernise operations.  

"Environmental improvements include an enclosed loading area to reduce dust emissions.  

"A mixing bowl overhaul and shed roof replacement have also been completed to improve reliability and structural integrity of the site for many years to come. 

"These substantial capital investments in our regional sites ultimately benefit producers and the State's highly productive agriculture sector."