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7.7
Ravena, Italy 2023
7.7
Key Conclusions
- Higher yields – up by 7.7% Ultra-localized application at seeding, combined with coated N and P, improved plant establishment in Autumn and further the yield by 7.7%
- Fewer fertilizer applications Application during sowing, eliminates the need of broadcasting extra fertilizers thus saving on labor and fuel costs
- Less fertilizer to handle Using 50 kg of Agromaster Start Mini compared to 150 kg of regular base fertilizers saves labor, transport and storage costs
- Positive ROI – up to 200€/ha extra Taking into account all cost savings, combined with the yield increase, make Controlled Release Fertilizers (CRFs) a reliable solution to fertilize open field soil grown crops
Objective
To evaluate over 2 growing seasons the effect on yield when using Agromaster Start Mini, as a starter fertilizer applied ultra-localized at seeding in high pH soils, compared to broadcasted DAP, as standard base fertilization for Durum wheat.
Trial Details
Trial station
Ravena, Italy
Crop
Maize
Product
Agromaster® Start Mini
Assessments
Total yield
Treatments
| Treatment | Product | Timing and application method | N | P2O5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zero P | Ammonium nitrate 34-0-0 | Pre-sowing, broadcasted | 27 | |||||
| Grower Practice | DAP 18-46-0 | Pre-sowing, broadcasted | 27 | 69 | ||||
| Agromaster Start Mini | 12-44-0+5SO3 1-2M, 36% coated N&P | During sowing, ultra-localized in furrows | 6 | 22 |
In Spring, all treatments received extra N-mineral to reach 180 kg/ha units of N, maximum allowed by legislation.
Treatments
| Treatment | Product | Timing and application method | N | P2O5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zero P | Ammonium nitrate 34-0-0 | Pre-sowing, broadcasted | 27 | |||||
| Grower Practice | DAP 18-46-0 | Pre-sowing, broadcasted | 27 | 69 | ||||
| Agromaster Start Mini | 12-44-0+5SO3 1-2M, 36% coated N&P | During sowing, ultra-localized in furrows | 6 | 22 |
In Spring, all treatments received extra N-mineral to reach 180 kg/ha units of N, maximum allowed by legislation.
Results
Agromaster Start Mini, enriched with coated N and P, provides a safe start of the crop improving plant establishment in Autumn and further the final yield. Over 2 growing seasons, Agromaster Start Mini proved that with only 50 kg/ha can bring extra yield, in average by 7.7%.
Agromaster Start Mini is a safe starter fertilizer for all seeded crops, combining ICL’s advanced coating technology with specially selected mini granules. The controlled release of N and P will keep your plants fed in their early stages, without negatively affecting germination and emergence of young plants.
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