Fertilizer sales have been strong since spring, and recent price increases are working their way through the system.

The nation expects economic growth of 4 percent this year, the strongest since 2000.

Additionally, sales have been stronger since the end of 2005.

German economy grew by 3pc in 2011, strongest since 2006.

The relations between both countries were strong since the Soviet era.

The dollar has not been that strong against the pound since May 1994.

Italian influence has been strong since roughly the early 17th Century.

The two sides failed to reach a new deal, ending a relationship that's been going strong since 1998.

In fact, its economic growth record was one of the strongest since the war.

Manufacturing job growth last year was the strongest since 1997.