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Or sign-in if you have an account.Compared to last year, Nutrien increased its potash production, while lowering its output of nitrogen. Photo by James MacDonald/BloombergSaskatoon-based Nutrien Ltd.’s rising sales in the first quarter as global fertilizer prices inflated over the Middle East conflict.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThe world’s largest potash producer reported $6 billion in sales across its fertilizer, crop protection and seed products, up from $5.1 billion during the same time last year.The fertilizer giant’s net earnings came in at $139 million, climbing a staggering amount from $19 million last year due to higher fertilizer prices and more potash production.“Nutrien delivered record potash sales volumes and stronger nitrogen and retail performance in the first quarter,” chief executive and president Ken Seitz said in a prepared statement.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againLast year, Nutrien shed US$900 million worth of assets in Argentina and China to refocus on its core operations. At the time there was speculation that it may move away from nitrogen further to focus on potash.The conflict in the Middle East, which started late in the first quarter, has disrupted key producers from getting nitrogen and phosphates out to market.Compared to last year, Nutrien increased its potash production while lowering its output of nitrogen. It largely stayed in line with output on phosphates year over year.Nutrien delivered its first-quarter results after markets closed on Wednesday. It will hold an investor call on Thursday morning.The company sells potash outside of Canada and the United States exclusively through Canpotex, the trading arm it jointly owns with Mosaic Co.Net sales for the potassium-rich salt tallied at $926 million in the first three months, up from $744 million during the same time last year.While nitrogen brought in net sales of $1 billion, up from $885 million a year earlier.Phosphates tallied in higher net sales at $485 million, up on last year’s $360 million, however input costs on sulphur were higher, resulting in a loss of $4 million compared with only $1 million a year ago.The Saskatoon Star Phoenix has created an Afternoon Headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox so you are up to date with the most vital news of the day. Click here to subscribe. 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