Agromaster® Boosts Rice Yield by 17% in Greece

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Yield Increase
Discover How Agromaster®'s Tailored Fertilization Outperforms Traditional Methods

Valtochori, Greece

Trail

17

Yield Increase

Key Conclusions

  • Reduced Fertilizer Dose: Agromaster® with a 35% lower dose rate provided similar yields as full-dose conventional fertilizers, effectively saving on production costs.
  • Improved NUE: Agromaster® improved nitrogen use efficiency by up to 57%, which means more rice yield per unit of nitrogen applied.
  • Economic Benefits: The yield increase translated into an extra profit of 380 €/ha, presenting a positive return on investment for rice growers.
  • Controlled Nitrogen Release: The controlled release formula of Agromaster® reduced nitrogen losses and increased its effectiveness, enhancing overall crop performance.

Objective

Evaluate the impact of Agromaster® 30-8-12, 71% coated N, on rice yield and Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) compared to standard NPK fertilizers.

Trial Details

Trial station

Valtochori, Greece

Crop

Rice

Treatments

Included various combinations of NPK and Agromaster® fertilizers at different dose rates, applied at pre-seeding and during specific growth stages.

Treatments

Included various combinations of NPK and Agromaster® fertilizers at different dose rates, applied at pre-seeding and during specific growth stages.

Results

Increased Yield: Using Agromaster® resulted in a yield increase of up to 17% compared to standard NPK fertilizers.

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