Cutting carbon, not performance: the future of fertilisers on your farm
Nitrogen fertilisers have long been the cornerstone of modern crop production. They’re essential for delivering the yields we depend on. The process by which nitrogen fertilisers are made hasn’t changed over the years. Technologies have improved efficiencies and helped to reduce the emissions associated with nitrogen manufacturing. Currently, fertilisers and manures account for around 2.6 […]
Improving NUE and crop performance with liquid fertiliser
Agronomicbenefits Environmental edge Performancethat pays Economic advantages Listen again: Fuelling Growth with Liquid Fertiliser In this episode, we discuss how liquid fertilisers can improve crop performance, protect the environment, and benefit the overall farm business. Listen Now Interested in going liquid? Email info@agrii.co.uk or call 01480 418333 to book your environmental tank assessment. Find out […]
How a new biostimulant helps crops fight off disease
A new class of biostimulant energises the plant’s metabolic processes to fight off pathogens by triggering a hypersensitive response. It looks set to find its way into early-season spray programmes this spring. A new type of biostimulant has emerged that works hand-in-hand with conventional crop protection programmes by boosting plant health to help combat disease […]
Long-term fall in phosphate use raises concerns
The development of soil-release agents and protected forms of phosphate means growers can meet crop needs without having to apply large quantities of TSP, SSP or rock phosphate. Disincentivised by higher prices for phosphate (P) fertiliser, Britain’s growers have gradually reduced application rates to the extent that many soils now contain worryingly low levels of […]
Liqui-Safe cuts losses while increasing yields and margin
Liqui-Safe delivers a range of technical and practical benefits but the savings in nitrogen are likely to be of greatest interest to growers. Tom Land explains what makes it a compelling proposition. Liqui-Safe is a urease and nitrification inhibitor containing NutriSphere-NL, an organic polymer that acts as a complexing agent to prevent metal ions in […]
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Over the last few weeks, there has been a lot of interest and speculation on the impact on fertiliser prices of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This followed the Budget Day publication of the response to a 12-week consultation that confirmed: Fertiliser importers will be responsible for paying the CBAM tax liability when the […]
Agrii-Start Release News
Huntapac Produce, one of Britain’s biggest growers of root crops with activities from Suffolk to Scotland, first used Agrii-Start Release in 2021 on roughly 200 hectares of carrots across North Yorkshire. Following a positive experience, this has been extended to include parsnips and is now applied to the entire carrot and parsnip crop area across […]
Polysulphate, The All-Year-Round Fertiliser With A Low Carbon Footprint
Polysulphate ICL polysulphate is primarily a sulphate fertiliser that contains potassium, magnesium, and calcium. It is derived directly from the natural mineral polyhalite, which is mined, crushed and screened at Boulby Mine, North Yorkshire and then distributed around the world. Independent trials show the benefits of autumn-applied Polysulphate. New trials suggest that an autumn application […]
Sulphur (S) Awareness
Managing inputs and maximising nutrition
Managing fertiliser variable costs can lead growers to make rash decisions to cut back or opt for a PK holiday purely to manage input costs. Adopting practices to target nutrients specific to the soil and crop needs is a more sustainable alternative. Soil testing via RHIZA or standard sampling is the foundation of any nutrient […]
