Agrium to present at BMO Global Fertilizer Conference

Release Date: 3/26/2008

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CALGARY, Alberta -- Agrium Inc. (TSX and NYSE: AGU) announced today that Mr. Mike Wilson, President and Chief Executive Officer will be presenting at the BMO Capital Markets Global Fertilizer Conference in Toronto on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Agrium will host a live audio webcast of the presentation at www.agrium.com, which will be approximately 30 minutes in length.  The presentation will be archived for six months on Agrium’s website.

About Agrium
Agrium Inc. is a major retail supplier of agricultural products and services in both North and South America and a leading global producer and marketer of agricultural nutrients and industrial products. Agrium produces and markets three primary groups of nutrients: nitrogen, phosphate and potash as well as controlled release fertilizers and micronutrients. Agrium’s strategy is to grow through incremental expansion of its existing operations and acquisitions as well as the development, commercialization and marketing of new products and international opportunities.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Investor/Media Relations:
Richard Downey, Senior Director, Investor Relations
(403) 225-7357

Ashley Harris, Manager, Investor Relations
(403) 225-7437

Contact us at: www.agrium.com