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Suspension Fertilisers
Suspension fertilisers are compounds – specially formulated to meet specific soil and crop requirements. Nutrients are suspended in a clay gel, which requires specialised application equipment.
Suspensions offer exceptional precision for both the farmer and advisor as they can contain any combination of nutrients. They are homogenous products ensuring the crop receives a balanced application of nutrients.
The Benefits:
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Contract applied at 24 metres – frees up farm labour
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All required nutrients applied in one application
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More concentrated than clear solution fertilisers
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Formulated to specific requirements
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Can include a wide range of trace elements.
Rape – Excellent crop establishment will be achieved by applications Nitrogen with the Phosphate and Potash. Sulphur can be incorporated into the Suspension thereby saving an additional application.
Wheat and Barley – P and K applications can be made during the summer/early autumn, post harvest period.
Potatoes – Apply in the early spring to provide all the crops nutritional requirements. Trace elements such as Magnesium and Sulphur can be included.
Sugar Beet – Single, one pass application. Top margins and sugar yields are achieved by tailoring crop nutrition to meet the crops exact needs. Sodium, Boron and magnesium can be added as required.
Vegetables – Crops such as carrots and onions will derive great benefit from a single application made in early spring. Trace elements such as Magnesium and Sulphur can be included to achieve the desired results.
BFS have specialist contractors ready to apply suspension fertilisers throughout East Anglia.