Fertiliser stocks: Top fertiliser companies to invest in

Ready to invest in the plant food industry? Consider these stocks.

The best fertiliser stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

What are fertiliser stocks?

Fertiliser stocks are shares of companies that contribute in some way to the fertiliser industry. It’s a type of farming stock. This stock type has become popular as the price of fertiliser has surged from the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

Invest in fertiliser stocks from the UK

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the plant food industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

Scotts Miracle-Gro logo

Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company engages in the manufacture, marketing, and sale of products for lawn, garden care, and indoor and hydroponic gardening in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: U. S. Consumer, Hawthorne, and Other.

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Bunge

Bunge operates as an agribusiness and food company worldwide. It operates through five segments: Agribusiness, Edible Oil Products, Milling Products, Fertilizer, and Sugar and Bioenergy. The Agribusiness segment purchases, stores, transports, processes, and sells agricultural commodities and commodity products, including oilseeds primarily soybeans, rapeseed, canola, and sunflower seeds, as well as grains primarily wheat and corn; and vegetable oils and protein meals.

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CF Industries logo

CF Industries Holdings

CF Industries manufactures and sells hydrogen and nitrogen products for energy, fertiliser, emissions abatement, and other industrial activities worldwide. Its principal products include anhydrous ammonia, granular urea, urea ammonium nitrate, and ammonium nitrate products.

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Intrepid Potash logo

Intrepid Potash

Intrepid Potash produces and sells potash and langbeinite products in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Potash, Trio, and Oilfield Solutions.

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nutrien logo

Nutrien

Nutrien provides crop inputs, services, and solutions. The company offers potash, nitrogen, phosphate, and sulfate products; and financial solutions.

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How to invest in fertiliser stocks

  1. Choose stocks to invest in. You can check out some fertiliser stocks above and find out more about them.
  2. Choose an investment platform. You’ll need one that lets you invest in the stock exchange that your chosen stocks are listed on.
  3. Sign up and fund your account. You might need to wait for your account to be verified and for your funds to hit the account before you can begin.
  4. Find your chosen stock. You can search its name or ticker.
  5. Review and buy. It’s as easy as that!

Bottom line: Should I invest in fertiliser shares?

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in fertiliser stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — fertiliser stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the plant food industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been a while since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.

Compare platforms for trading fertiliser stocks

Table: sorted by promoted deals first

The following share-dealing platforms offer access to a wide range of global (and UK) businesses. See which offers the most attractive rates for your needs, then simply head to the provider’s website and search for the name of the company you want to invest in.

Name Product Ratings Finder rating Customer rating Min. initial deposit Price per trade Frequent trader rate Platform fee Offer Link
OFFER
Freetrade
Finder score
★★★★★
User survey
★★★★★
★★★★★
Expert analysis
★★★★★
User survey
£0
£0
-
£0 - £9.99
Receive a free share worth up to £100 when you deposit £50 within 30 days into your account. T&Cs apply.

Capital at risk

Platform details
Finder Award
FREE TRADES
eToro Free Stocks
Finder score
★★★★★
User survey
★★★★★
★★★★★
Expert analysis
★★★★★
User survey
$50
£0
N/A
£0

Capital at risk

Platform details
FREE TRADES
IG Share Dealing
Finder score
★★★★★
User survey
★★★★★
★★★★★
Expert analysis
★★★★★
User survey
£250
UK: £8
US: £10
EU: 0.1% (min €10)
UK: £3
US: £0
EU: 0.1% (min €10)
£0
Get 0% commission on US shares when you make 3+ trades in the previous month.

Capital at risk

Platform details
XTB
Finder score
★★★★★
★★★★★
Expert analysis
Not yet rated
£0
£0
£0
£0

Capital at risk

Platform details
InvestEngine
Finder score
★★★★★
User survey
★★★★★
★★★★★
Expert analysis
★★★★★
User survey
£100
£0
N/A
0% - 0.25%

Capital at risk

Platform details
Finder Award
OFFER
CMC Invest share dealing account
Finder score
★★★★★
User reviews
★★★★★
★★★★★
Expert analysis
★★★★★
User reviews
£0
£0
N/A
£0
Get your first 3 months free when you upgrade to Plus plan. T&Cs apply.

Capital at risk

Platform details
Hargreaves Lansdown Fund and Share Account
Finder score
★★★★★
User survey
★★★★★
★★★★★
Expert analysis
★★★★★
User survey
£1
£11.95
£5.95
£0

Capital at risk

Platform details
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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.

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