Yara International ASA (OSL:YAR) New Yara Fertilizer Industry Handbook Published

Yara International ASA (OSL:YAR) Oslo (2008-11-03): Yara has today released the 2008 edition of its Fertilizer Industry Handbook containing updated information about the fertilizer market and industry.

The Yara Fertilizer Industry Handbook is a tool for analysts, investors, journalists and others who would like to understand the fertilizer industry and in particular the parts most relevant for Yara. The fertilizer industry plays a key role in feeding a growing an increasingly food quality-conscious population. The nitrogen fertilizer industry is covered in detail as this is the most important sector for Yara.

The Fertilizer Industry Handbook can be downloaded from Yara's website:

http://www.yara.com/en/investor_relations/presentations/fertilizer_handbook/index.html

Contact

Torgeir Kvidal, Investor Relations Telephone (+47) 24 15 72 95 Cellular (+47) 91 339 832 E-mail torgeir.kvidal@yara.com

Bente Slaatten, Media Relations Cellular (+47) 91 60 62 15 E-mail bente.slaatten@yara.com

Yara International ASA is a leading chemical company that converts energy, natural minerals and nitrogen from the air into essential products for farmers and industrial customers. As the number one global supplier of mineral fertilizers and agronomic solutions, we help provide food for a growing world population. Our industrial product portfolio includes environmental protection agents that safeguard air and water purity and preserve food quality. Yara's global workforce of more than 8,000 employees represents great diversity and talent enabling Yara to remain a leading performer in its industry. www.yara.com

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Yara International ASA

http://www.yara.com

ISIN: NO0010208051

Stock Identifier: XOSL.YAR