Substrate is a vital source for any plant, after all through the roots plants receive moisture and nutrients which are needed for their growth and development. Therefore, the selection of the seeding substrate should be approached carefully. 



<h2>Ideal seeding material</h2>



Traditionally, substrates are usually divided into two main types: soil-based and peat-based. As a substrate constituent, peat is superior to any other material.



<ul>
<li>Peat has a high water holding capacity (approx. 65% in volume). This helps to provide adequate water and water-soluble nutrients to the roots. </li>



<li>It also has a high air-holding capacity (approx. 30% in volume). A high air porosity allows plant roots to develop and grow well. </li>



<li>Peat contains beneficial microbes which help to prevent fungal diseases. Beneficial microorganisms in peat help to cycle nutrients through the substrate and have good nutritional effects for the plants.  </li>



<li>It is environment friendly product, therefore suitable for growing organic veggies and fruits. </li>



<li>Peat substrates are easy to use. Ready-to-use peat mixes which do not need any special preparation are available now. </li>



<li>Unlike the soil-based substrate, which is heavy, peat-based substrate has a low bulk density and is easily compressible. This makes it very fuel-efficient for transportation over long distances, which helps to keep your transportation costs low. </li>
</ul>









<h2>Correctly chosen peat substrate is a key</h2>


Peat substrates consist of various components and its mixture depends on the purpose &#8211; desired yield. Such substrates may consist of different peat types, sand, soil and other additives. The quality requirements for black soil and garden soil substrates are not as high as for peat substrates, so you have to be very careful choosing it, especially when buying from unknown producer. Choosing Nord Agri you choose the best quality and performing substrates. 


When looking for a peat substrates, a few important things should be taken into consideration.
<ul>
<li>Firstly, the acidity level or pH. Cucumber, bean or cabbage seedlings need an alkaline substrate with a pH of 6-7. For growing tomato seedlings, more acidic peat is allowed &#8211; from pH 5.8. Some flowers need even more acidic peat &#8211; pH 5.3. The cheapest is unprocessed peat, but it is suitable only for true acid lovers &#8211; rhododendrons, blueberries, garden azaleas. Other plants cannot be planted in it.</li>
<li>Secondly, the structure of a substrate mix. It affects the amount of support plants&#8217; roots receive, it affects the water retention, and it determines how well your plants can take up air, water and nutrients. To ensure optimal plant production and superb growing conditions in each climate regions, Nord Agri offers large variety of substrate&#8217;s fraction starting from extra coarse (20-40 mm) and ending with extra fine (0-5 mm). In most cases, choosing an extra fine fraction substrate with a pH of 5.5-6.5 you can not go wrong.</li>
<li>And thirdly, valuable additives substrates contain. A peat substrate with a humidifier is always a good choice, as it is easier to water it and keep evenly moist &#8211; plants will thank you! Microbiological additives balance the good and not-so-good soil microorganisms, so the seeds are better protected against the rot.</li>
</ul>


<h2>Our young plant and seeding solutions</h2>


As already mentioned, the choice of substrate depends on the crop you plan to grow. Nord Agri offers several <a href="https://nordagri.com/products/substrates/young-plants-seedlings">mixes for seeding and propagation</a> of different cultures.


Potted herbs (basil, parsley, dill, peppermint etc.) and cuttings


Growing media for medium and large-sized seed tray plugs and small pots. Suited for seedling and young plant propagation and transplantation. With coarser structure, the product is suitable for growing periods and larger trays.


Vegetables, fruits and herbs


Growing media for small and medium-sized seed tray plugs. Suited for seedling and young propagation. With adjusted fine black and white peat amount, the product provides excellent air and water flow for the initial growing periods of plants.


Forestry seedlings (spruce, pine, birch and many other seedling varieties)


Growing media for young forestry plants filled in seed tray plugs and pots. Suited for initial plant propagation and transplantation in the later stages. Adjusted peat contents and additives ensure that root systems are provided with the necessary nutrients, as well as provide air and humidity to improve the growing quality and speed. 


If you have concluded that you are not using the right and possibly the best type of substrate for your seeds, Nord Agri professionals will help in finding the right mixture for you or even develop a unique recipe depending on your needs. All substrates can be customized with adjusted fertilization, pH and wetting agent levels to achieve the highest growing results.


In Peat we trust!

It all starts with a seed! And a proper substrate.

Christmas flowers are native to Mexico and are named after Joel Roberts Poinsette, the first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and U.S. Congressman. The poinsettia flower was discovered during his voyage to Mexico around Christmas and afterwards presented to Americans. Since then, poinsettia, also known as the Christmas Star flower, has been the main Christmas plant all over the world. In the UK the poinsettia has become the UK’s number one houseplant over the winter holiday season with over eight million plants sold every year!



<h2>Worth mentioning</h2>



Although red poinsettias are the most popular and the best-selling of all, thanks to the hard work of breeders over the past decades, more than 150 different varieties have been created, including beautiful pinks, oranges, creams and whites. People who buy these festive plants most likely do not even know that to manage the flowering of poinsettias and achieve flowering just for Christmas time, greenhouses should be prepared from the end of September.&nbsp;



This indoor flower blooms towards the end of the long night period and therefore, it is necessary to artificially increase the nights to 14-15 hours from the beginning of autumn. To do this, the plant is covered at night for 8 weeks with a dark cap&nbsp; and kept in the dark for 14 hours. It is important not to block the access of air. During the day, poinsettias need to provide normal lighting. Without these actions the poinsettia will bloom towards the end of winter. Yes, poinsettias are not easy to grow, but with significant practice and the elimination of a few common mistakes, poinsettia production can become a great source of joy and revenue.



<h2>Soil &#8211; the basis of your success</h2>



Nord Agri is your partner when it comes to the production of best quality poinsettias. Growing poinsettia in the professional floriculture industry requires even more care, scheduling and timing than other cultures. Nord Agri&#8217;s high quality control guarantees that your holiday plants will have identical physical and chemical characteristics from one load of mix to another, ensuring a remarkably uniform product.&nbsp;



Poinsettias are particular about their soil. Different plant species have different requirements for moisture retention, temperature, and other qualities. So, choosing the right soil is the first step in ensuring any plant thrives in its environment.&nbsp;



In most cases poinsettia appreciates loose, well-draining soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH from 5.5 to 7.0. The key is to find a balance of adequate drainage and plenty of moisture. Soil choice is crucial for any plant’s health. The right soil delivers everything from moisture and oxygen to humic and fulvic acids. Soil also works as an anchor for your plants, giving them a sturdy place to establish roots and grow strong.&nbsp;



This plant loves peat-based soil because it provides drainage while retaining enough water to keep its roots happy. If you prefer not to make your own mix, your poinsettias will enjoy Nordi Agri&#8217;s pre-made soil mix <a href="https://nordagri.com/products/substrates/hortiflor-flowers#hfl-poinsettia">HORTIFLOR&nbsp; &#8211; premium flower substrate specifically for this plant</a>. This substrate has adjusted pH level and necessary additives for healthy and strong flowers, adapted fertilization level, additional perlite for increased aeration and water retention, and additional clay for improved humidity and nutrient efficiency.



If you are using the wrong soil mix for your poinsettias, you may notice one or more of the following signs:



<ul>
<li>Leaves droop or wilt</li>



<li>Leaves and bracts fall off&nbsp;</li>



<li>Leaves turn yellow</li>



<li>The plant develops root rot</li>
</ul>



With high-quality peat moss and other ingredients, HORTIFLOR professional growing mix is designed to maximize your business results. Nord Agri helps you produce the best quality poinsettia possible.



<h2>What else matters?</h2>



Watering



Poinsettia requires abundant watering. But at the same time, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the soil. The water temperature should be several degrees warmer than the air temperature in the room. From cold water, the plant can shed its leaves. Water during irrigation should saturate the substrate, pass through the drainage, and its excess should come out of the hole in the pot. In no case should the roots be allowed to be constantly in the water.



Spraying



Twice a day, it is necessary to spray the air around the plant, increasing its humidity, thereby creating the conditions of native tropical forests. At the same time, it is not desirable to get on the leaves, they can become stained. In March, spraying should be stopped for a dormant period, but around May with the beginning of the growth of new shoots, spraying may be resumed. The frequency depends on humidity and air temperature. On hot days, spraying should be carried out more often, on cool days without it at all.



The Christmas star has a fairly strong immunity, although she is quite demanding and capricious.



Feeding



Poinsettia plants can not fed during the flowering period and during the dormant period, that is the reason why long-acting fertilizers are added to the soil mixture when transplanting. Also, in spring and summer and in autumn, before flowering, the poinsettia is fed with a complex soluble fertilizer 2-3 times a month.&nbsp;



If you have concluded that you are not using the right and possibly the best type of substrate for your poinsettias, Nord Agri professionals will help in finding the right mixture for you or even develop a unique recipe depending on your needs. All substrates can be customized with adjusted fertilization, pH and wetting agent levels to achieve the highest growing results.



In Peat we trust!

Stars fall around Christmas. Poinsettia.

As Nord Agri offers clients a wide range of varieties of bags, including 250L, 300L and 6000L bales, the preparation of the products is very important. When opening up the bags, there are many things and practices to consider. For superb product performance and extraction of all the product characteristics and benefits, you should follow our recommendations!



Prior to usage, the compacted substrate from the large bags of 250L and 300L sizes and Big Bales must be carefully released to ensure that the peat&#8217;s structure is not disrupted. This is especially true for coarse-structured substrates, as excessive loosening or mixing can destroy the coarseness and cause the structure to become too fine for its intended use. 



High-speed mixers and the force of grinding and mixing equipment are extremely damaging to peat.



The grower must select an appropriate machine to properly release the compacted peat. To physically dislodge the material on a clean concrete surface, a fork or broad shovel is recommended.



As the peat moss is highly compressed with our special machinery in our factories, the most important aspect is the release and loosening process of the peat moss products. With improved aeration and mixed product, your plants will perform better, increasing the growing results, better root structure and continuous performance of the substrates or other peat products!



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How to prepare the peat for usage?

Each peat bog produces different peat, and preparing the peat bog before harvest is very important. There are many factors that influence the type, the quality, and the color of the peat. Here is the information about the differences between White and Black peat so you can choose the right one for you.



Peat is categorized by the Von Post Scale which shows the decomposition level of peat moss. White peat is harvested from the top and the youngest layers of the peat bog. Black peat is harvested from deeper layers of the peat bog and is older more decomposed peat. Below you can see the main characteristics of Black &amp; White peat moss.



We at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/nord-agri/">Nord Agri</a>&nbsp;are more than happy to help you choose the right peat or proportion for you.



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<h4>WHITE PEAT</h4>



<ul><li>Lower initial humidity level</li><li>Lighter in colour</li><li>Optimal water drainage</li><li>Optimal root area aeration</li><li>Holds just the right amount of water: 8 times its own weight</li><li>Stable peat structure</li><li>Large size fractions</li></ul>



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<h4>BLACK PEAT</h4>



<ul><li>Higher initial humidity level</li><li>Dark in colour</li><li>Dries out slower</li><li>Only small size fraction</li><li>Weaker peat fraction</li><li>Tiny amounts of naturally occurring nutrients from decomposition</li></ul>



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White peat vs. Black peat

Quite often our customers and clients ask us about the differences between the Baltic Peat harvesting types. Here we have explained the differences as well as the reasons, why we should choose one or the other. Here are some of the differences between the peat types as well as advantages of using particular type of peat.



<h2>MILLED PEAT</h2>



When harvesting milled peat it requires milling a few centimetres of the peat fields, which are levelled and drained beforehand. The loosened layer is turned repeatedly. The dry, loose peat is then pulled or shoved together into a small pile and afterwards vacuum harvesters collect and transport it to larger stockpiles.



Although milled peat is cheaper to harvest than block peat, it generally has a larger amount of fine granulation.



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<h2>BLOCK PEAT</h2>



Block Peat refers to the machine extraction of peat blocks by white peat cutting machines. The peat blocks or sods must dry in the field for at least one year in order to reduce the moisture content from 90% to about 40-60%. In the factory we slice the peat blocks and sieve into various fractions!



Usually, block peat is u in coarser products, with larger fractions. Ensuring more air in the substrates and natural peat products, block peat allows greater air and water retention for most demanding plants. Better root development and access to valuable vitamins and minerals from the additives in the Nord Agri substrates.



Additionally, with the recently installed block peat cutting machine, Nord Agri can ensure almost perfect block peat fractions, with homogenous and ideal peat moss pieces &#8211; in the needed fractions and sizes!



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Block peat and milled peat

<h4>Clients often complain that after opening the packing there is fungus on the peat surface and smell is weird. What are the reasons and what to do?</h4>







<h3>MOLD</h3>



Pure peat has up to 98% of organic matter concentration and frequently the fungi are drawn to organic stuff. To make peat a growing medium, it is almost always treated with lime and fertilisers. These chemicals improve microorganisms&#8217; life circumstances and improve growing conditions for the plants.



At this stage, saprophytic fungi (and bacteria) living on dead plant material, as well as airborne spores that are constantly present in the environment, might infiltrate the peat. Substrate packagings with fungal growth should be opened and thoroughly mixed to allow for as much aeration as feasible. The fungal mycelium immediately collapses after aeration. Because the fungi are solely saprophytic, the fungal mycelium causes no damage to the crop.



Fungal growth on substrate surfaces is created by high humidity and damp circumstances and is typically caused by airborne spores. As a result, all preventive and therapeutic treatments should aim to produce a drier environment and guarantee proper aeration of plants and substrate. Implement a dry crop cultivation to enable the substrate&#8217;s surface to dry. Reduce the relative humidity within the greenhouse if at all feasible. There is no effective fungicide on the market for saprophytic fungus. 



Fungicides have almost no effect on soil, and it does not influence the product quality! Remember to aerate and mix the product thoroughly!







<h3>SMELL</h3>



It is possible that odor will arise in compressed peat products. This is possible after a lengthy journey in unfavourable hot weather conditions. The odor is similar to rotting eggs or ammoniac. It is a symptom of anaerobic microbiological activity in the compressed substrate and is aided by high temperatures and low oxygen levels. 



Smell is difficult to avoid and examine since it is influenced by a variety of factors, including:



<ul><li>Microbiological life in peat</li></ul>



<ul><li>Temperature during shipping</li></ul>



<ul><li>Cargo lead times</li></ul>



<ul><li>Storage conditions after arrival</li></ul>



 So far, not much is known about the exact mechanisms, although it is predicted that biological activities of bacteria induce nitrate and sulphate reduction. As a result, there is a stench and, in certain cases, a reduction in accessible nitrate nitrogen in the substrate.



This is not to say that the substrate is of poor quality. Often the substrate can be utilized without restriction if the following preparations are taken prior to use: 



If items exhibit fungus or odor, the substrate should be removed promptly to allow the material to aerate. Existing gases can disperse, and oxygen returns to the substrate, halting the activities. If feasible, keep in bulk for a day or two and turn at regular intervals. During aeration, the odor can dissipate.

Mold or smell in peat moss? Don’t worry!

<h2>Peat Bog types and characteristics</h2>



Each peat bog is different and peat moss harvested from it will also vary. There are many different peat bog types depending on the location, climate and other factors. Just to mention a few: Valley, Raised, Blanket, Quaking bog, Cataract bog &#8211; there are many more!



Peat bogs can also be classified by the nutrient content available: Eutrophic bog, Mesotrophic bog, and Oligotrophic bog.



The most valued characteristics of peat moss are&nbsp;stable structure,&nbsp;variety in coarseness,&nbsp;sterility, and the ability to increase the soil&#8217;s capacity to&nbsp;retain moisture&nbsp;and&nbsp;enrich the soil. 



Such&nbsp;quality peat&nbsp;is harvested only from the&nbsp;young top layers&nbsp;of a&nbsp;well-established raised peat bog&nbsp;H1-H4. For a really good quality peat moss and superior structure, very important is the&nbsp;content of sphagnum peat moss in the fauna in and around the bog.



As sphagnum peat content creates strong uniformity in the peat structure making its characteristics much better than Blanket bog or Fen bog peat, where high grass, humidity, and other material content do not contribute to peat structure and effectiveness so much.&nbsp;



Surely there are uses for darker, more humid almost black peat from Fen bogs or Blanket bogs, but it is limited and will never be able to provide what a good structure white peat can do.&nbsp; As historically this was the most used type of peat due to availability and difficulties with preparing high raised bogs and harvesting young peat, it is time to leave the past behind and realize the power of white peat.



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<h2>Preparations before harvesting</h2>



Another&nbsp;very important note is how the peat bog has been prepared for harvest!



A quality process of preparing peat bog for harvest would take at least 3 years and you need to make sure you get rid of as much wood and root material as possible.&nbsp;Many producers try to skip or cut these steps, as it is massive money and time investment. Resulting in a mediocre quality product.



Also, a big role in the quality and purity of peat moss plays the harvesting, processing, and screening equipment.



SO PLEASE KEEP IN MIND ALL PEAT IS DIFFERENT, PRODUCERS ARE DIFFERENT, AND PEAT MOSS QUALITY IS ALSO VERY DIFFERENT. EVEN IF THE BOGS ARE LOCATED NEAR TO EACH OTHER.



PLEASE KNOW&nbsp;&#8211; When working with&nbsp;Nord Agri,&nbsp;you can be&nbsp;SURE&nbsp;that:



<ol><li>Nord Agri&nbsp;peat moss&nbsp;is&nbsp;harvested&nbsp;in a&nbsp;responsible&nbsp;way to&nbsp;nature</li><li>Our&nbsp;High Raised&nbsp;peat bogs are very carefully prepared prior to harvest</li><li>Our&nbsp;processing&nbsp;and&nbsp;harvesting&nbsp;equipment is at the&nbsp;top of the line.</li><li>We pay&nbsp;great attention to detail&nbsp;and a&nbsp;sustainable vision&nbsp;of our and your&nbsp;future.</li><li>You&nbsp;always&nbsp;get the best of the&nbsp;best quality.</li></ol>

Peat bog types, differences and harvest

Friends, as promised, we start this year actively and only with good news!







We are happy to announce that from January 24 to 27 our fabulous Export manager Lelde Ķelpiņa will represent our company at world&#8217;s premier horticultural trade fair, IPM ESSEN 2023! The International Plant Fair (IPM), which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, will traditionally take place in Essen, Germany. No other fair offers so much plant diversity and so many plant innovations. Here, exhibitors from all over the world present their innovative products and services in the fields of plants, technology, floristry and garden features. Of course, Nord Agri cannot miss this event! If you haven&#8217;t planned your visit to the IPM ESSEN 2023 yet, definitely do it and meet us in person! Feel free to contact <a href="mailto:lelde@nordagri.com">lelde@nordagri.com</a> or <a href="https://nordagri.com/contacts">Nord Agri</a> to arrange a meeting and discuss cooperation possibilities. After all, we are here to help your business grow and flourish.



Looking forward to meeting you there!



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Meet us at IPM ESSEN 2023

During this season we take time to reflect and to appreciate all the good things we have, things we’ve done, people we’ve met, and be grateful for it!



We appreciate your business and wishing you a safe and healthy holiday with your loved ones. We are looking forward to a better year ahead and hope that it will bring happiness and success to all of us.



On behalf of our entire team, we send you our warmest greetings and best wishes this holiday season! May your holiday be merry and bright!



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Happy Holidays!

Nord Agri will be visiting the Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin from April 5th to April 7th of 2022!







FRUIT LOGISTICA covers every single sector of the fresh produce business and provides a complete picture of the latest innovations, products and services at every link in the international supply chain. It thus offers superb networking and contact opportunities to the key decision-makers in every sector of the industry.



3.300 exhibitors and 72.000 trade visitors&nbsp;attend FRUIT LOGISTICA every year to realize their full business potential within the international fresh produce trade – and to write their own success story!



We will be more than happy to meet with you and discuss any questions you might have!



Looking forward to meeting you there!



Send us an email if you are going to be there so we can arrange a meeting.



Please write to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:eduards@nordagri.com">eduards@nordagri.com</a> or contact us anywhere else!



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Meet us in Fruit Logistica 2022

We regret to inform you, that due to global pandemic&nbsp;the world&#8217;s leading trade fair for horticulture &#8211; IPM Essen 2022 in Germany &#8211; is canceled. Therefore, our presence in the fair, as well as the fair itself, is postponed to January&nbsp;2023!



Sadly, we have recently been informed that the annual agriculture and horticulture fair in Essen, Germany &#8211; IPM ESSEN has been cancelled. However, we are still looking for new alternatives and many other exhibitions happening soon! We are always eager to meet our current and potential clients at their home turf. 



Therefore, if you&#8217;d like to get to know our company,&nbsp;our products and our team,&nbsp;message us and let&#8217;s arrange a meeting in person:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@nordagri.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">info@nordagri.com</a>!



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IPM Essen fair is cancelled!

PLEASE, MIND NORD AGRI OFFICE HOURS IN DECEMBER!



When trying to reach Nord Agri in December, please, do mind, that our team will be out-of-office&nbsp;from December 23rd&nbsp;to December 26th and again from December 30th until&nbsp;January 2nd, whereas peat factories will be closed from December 23rd&nbsp;until January 2nd for the holiday season.



Reach us before Christmas!



Contact our sales team during December office hours to place your order of&nbsp;desired Nord Agri products&nbsp;for February 2022:



<a href="mailto:info@nordagri.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">info@nordagri.com</a> or <a href="http://www.nordagri.com/contacts">http://www.nordagri.com/contacts</a> 



IN PEAT WE TRUST &#8211;&nbsp;NORD AGRI!



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Nord Agri office hours in holidays

We are very excited to announce our debut appearance at &#8220;IPM Essen 2022&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;the world&#8217;s leading trade fair for horticulture! The fair is taking place at&nbsp;exhibition centre &#8220;Messe Essen&#8221; in city of&nbsp;Essen, Germany, from 25th til 28th of January, 2022.



The&nbsp;international trade fair for plants&nbsp;(IPM ESSEN) is the world&#8217;s leading trade fair for horticulture. It is the only specialist trade fair of its kind to cover the entire value chain of plants, including production, technology, floristry, garden features, and the point of sale.



As Nord Agri is very keen on expanding all over the world and introduce the products and capabilities to the European market, we will be there, to meet with you and discuss the possibilities!



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Let&#8217;s talk horticulture!



If you are, too, planning to attend the fair, we kindly invite you to come by Nord Agri booth and explore our products in person! You can schedule your visit beforehand by contacting our sales team at <a href="mailto:info@nordagri.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">info@nordagri.com</a>!



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Let’s meet at IPM Essen in January 2022!

<h2>SUBSTRATE AND NATURAL PEAT PRICES GO UP. WHY?</h2>



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<h4>LOGISTICS</h4>



Logistics is a big part of the peat moss exporting business &#8211; our business. It means that every deal&nbsp;we offer is&nbsp;affected by cost fluctuations in logistics. Additionally, raw material costs are continuously increasing. Besides peat, there are quite a lot of other materials used in our products &#8211; wooden pallets, plastic foil and packaging. In the recent months we have experienced almost 40% growth in packaging prices! Also, as pallet costs are continuing to increase.



Therefore, these are the main reasons, why the prices are changing for some products. However, we are more than sure that we still are providing our clients the best services and products!



Why you should work with us?



We ship our products all across the globe.&nbsp;From our factory in Latvia right to the doorsteps of your warehouse, no matter its location. To secure the process and meet your particular&nbsp;needs, we:



<ol><li>We cooperate with most trusted ground logistic firms, container and sea freight companies,</li><li>Our packaging manufacturing partners offer the best products with the best prices</li><li>We find&nbsp;the best, most convenient and&nbsp;cost-effective transportation and packaging options,</li><li>We take care of all necessary planning and documentation</li></ol>







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Logistics and Raw material price updates!

<h3>KEEP IN MIND, OUR SUBSTRATE PRICES GO UP +25%!</h3>



Global situation in logistics and&nbsp;other areas due to Covid-19 pandemic&nbsp;is changing rapidly. Therefore we must again emphasize, that prices of Nord Agri substrates will go up for about +25%. Starting January 1st 2022.



<h3>COSTS ARE RISING EVERYWHERE</h3>



From logistics to packaging materials, global inflation and staff shortages. Rising and unpredictable costs in almost all major areas affect our operations and therefore are the reason we must increase our substrate prices by about +25%, starting January 1st 2022.



<h3>PEAT IS AVAILABLE IN LIMITED VOLUMES</h3>



Our forecasts indicate, that for the period of November 2021 to mid-April 2022, the available peat volumes make up for only about 70% of comparable period from the last year. This means, that we can offer our clients only about 70% of their usual order quantities (but not guaranteed!).&nbsp;



<h3>RISING DEMAND FOR OUR PRODUCTS</h3>



The demand for our substrates is rising rapidly. We keep on receiving many offers from new potential clients, that are willing to purchase our substrates at even higher prices. To nurture our long-term partnerships, we are only accepting offers from our current buyers, but the stock is limited. Therefore all orders must be placed as soon as possible!



<h3>PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR JANUARY UNTIL 30.11.</h3>



In order to secure your substrate volumes, please, do&nbsp;reserve the desired amount at least 1 month in advance. That includes placing the order for January&#8217;s quantities no later than November 30th. If you have any questions regarding the situation,&nbsp;please, do contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@nordagri.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">info@nordagri.com</a>! 



<h3>IN PEAT WE TRUST &#8211; NORD AGRI!</h3>







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Substrate prices in January

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