Agromaster Boosts Rice Yield by 17% in Greece
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Valtochori, Greece
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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
Product
Agromaster®
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.