If fertiliser is so dangerous why has it not been banned or licensed?
Fertilisers are only dangerous in the wrong hands. The challenge is to stop them from falling into those wrong hands without undue hindrance to the farming and growing community. UK agriculture relies heavily on manufactured fertilisers and it is important that where possible, legitimate users are allowed to acquire, store and use fertiliser with a minimum of restriction. In Northern Ireland, it is illegal to import and/or take possession of fertilisers which have more than 79% ammonium nitrate unless licensed by the Northern Ireland Office. Most fertilisers in Northern Ireland are based on a form of ammonium nitrate called calcium ammonium nitrate. Pure ammonium nitrate fertilisers are not permitted in Northern Ireland. Other countries such as Australia and Spain have already imposed legislation with regard to the handling of ammonium nitrate and the US is also going through the process of introducing similar laws. It is hoped that by following the advice on this website you will be a
