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 […]
Fuelling growth with liquid fertiliser Tramlines podcast
In this episode, host Tony Smith speaks with Nick Bumford, farm director at Guiting Manor Farms ltd and Rob Willey, national fertiliser commercial manager at Agrii. This podcast explores and understands the benefit of liquid fertilisers for improving crop performance and the performance of the farm business. Also, can liquid fertilisers help us balance the […]
How to kickstart slow growing crops this spring
With relentless winter rain in many parts of the country following an already challenging autumn for many, winter-sown crops are going to need a lot of care and attention in the next few weeks to get them performing to their full potential in 2024. Agrii’s R&D fertiliser technical manager Jim Carswell takes a look at […]
