Omnia Holdings, a crop nutrients manufacturer, reported a surge in volumes as farmers purchased more of the commodity. However the company reported a 13% drop in revenue, and a 4% decline in half-year profit due to lower fertiliser prices. CEO Seelan Gobalsamy said fertiliser prices have come down by 50% since the beginning of the year. Concerns over El Nino have not slowed down fertiliser purchases by farmers. Omnia’s mining explosives business increased its share of group revenue to 39% from 35% previously
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