UFA acquires AgraCity, expanding Canadian fertilizer portfolio

The acquisition, completed through a court-supervised Sale and Investment Solicitation Process (SISP) under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), has positioned UFA to play a larger, more competitive role in crop inputs, while reinforcing its long-standing focus on producer value.

The acquisition includes AgraCity's generic agricultural chemical registrations, the Saskatoon packaging and labelling facility and associated equipment, a supporting fleet and a modern fertilizer blender located at Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan.

UFA's interest in these assets reflects the company’s confidence in the long-term value of AgraCity's offering, its relevance to the demands of the market, and its alignment with UFA's strategic priorities.

This acquisition is designed to strengthen UFA's offering in crop protection and fertilizer by expanding product choice and improving competitiveness, backed by UFA's stable supply chain and co-operative model.

″This acquisition meaningfully changes our ability to compete in crop inputs. It gives UFA greater control over supply, expands our product portfolio and strengthens our ability to offer growers high-quality, cost-competitive options in a very challenging market.″ Commented Fred Thun, President and CEO of UFA Co-operative.

Thun said UFA is making the investment from a position of strength. ″UFA is in a solid financial position,″ he said. ″We’ve just reported the strongest financial results in our 117-year history, including a record patronage payout of US$36.6 million returned directly to members. That strength allows us to move forward with confidence and make long-term investments that support producers when it matters most.″

″Producers need to know that UFA is strong, stable and here for the long haul,″ Thun said. ″We’ve supported Western Canadian agriculture for more than a century, and this investment reflects that same long-term commitment.″

″Because UFA is owned by producers, this isn’t about short-term returns,″ he said. ″It’s about strengthening competition, increasing choice and keeping value circulating back to members and rural communities. At a time when pricing pressure is real and margins are tight, access and reliability matter more than ever.″

With the acquisition complete, UFA will begin a measured integration process focused on operational stability, uninterrupted customer service, and clear communication with stakeholders.

″This is a long-term play,″ Thun added. ″By integrating these assets carefully, we’re building a stronger, more competitive platform that gives producers more choice, not just this season, but for the future.″

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