Feature Stories

(2008-10-01) On October 1 Jørgen Ole Haslestad assumes the post of President and CEO of Yara International. Haslestad comes to Yara from Siemens, and replaces Thorleif Enger who stepped down after reaching his chosen retirement age of 65.

(2008-09-29) Yara International ASA announced today that it has obtained approval from the Canadian Federal Minister of Industry under the Investment Canada Act in connection with Yara's proposed acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Saskferco Products ULC.

(2008-09-24) Innovative agricultural investment to be announced at the UN Private Sector Forum by CEO of Yara International, Thorleif Enger.

(2008-08-30) The start of day two of the African Green Revolution Conference featured tributes to President of Malawi, Bingu wa Mutharika and Yara CEO, Thorleif Enger.

(2008-08-27) Kofi Annan, President Bingu Wa Mutharika of Malawi and other key leaders discuss Africas future at the 3rd annual African Green Revolution Conference in Oslo.

(2008-07-15) Yara reports its strongest quarterly result ever, mainly driven by strong demand and expanding urea, nitrate and NPK margins.

(2008-07-15) Yara has agreed to acquire Canadian nitrogen producer Saskferco for CAD 1.6 billion in enterprise value. The landmark transaction strengthens Yara's production and marketing position in North America and serves as a solid platform for further growth and value creation.

(2008-05-28) Yara International has purchased 25 percent of Agrico Canada Ltd, a leading supplier of fertilizer products and services in Canada.

(2008-05-15) Yara International and WWF Norway (World Wide Fund for Nature) have agreed to work together to promote environmental conservation and sustainable agriculture. The Partnership agreement will initially run for two years, from 2008 through 2009.