"Regardless of recent crop price declines from record highs, nutrient prices remain very strong and supply remains tight, " Downey said.

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In England, local authority schools also have to supply meals which comply with strict nutrient standards.

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Third quarter is usually the seasonally weak month but crop nutrient prices remained firm during the summer months because of a tight global supply and strong restocking demand in the northern hemisphere.

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