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Sulphur deserves equal Billing with NPK

When it comes to essential nutrients for plant growth, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK), usually take the starring roles. However, there’s another element that deserves its moment in the spotlight, and that’s sulphur. Since sulphur is found in plants in similar quantities as phosphates, it shouldn’t be left back stage, but given equal billing.   ...

Soil Acidity is a balancing Act

Like many things in life, soil acidity is all about balance. In this case, it’s about the equilibrium between the hydrogen ions (H+) in the soil solution, and those attached to soil particles.If the balance is disturbed, and there are more H+ ions in the soil than attached to the soil particles, soil acidity occurs. This creates a problem for plants, because in acidic soils, nutrients may become either unavailable, or toxic....

Phosphates that reduce Wastage

Phosphates are a vital element for all living things including plants. But it can be difficult getting sufficient phosphate to plants without wastage to the soil or waterways....

Granulating Fertiliser a Winner

As farmers and growers we all know that if we feed plants with enough of the right kind of nutrients, they will feed us. If only it was that simple!...

Fertco: A Story of Innovation

When you do something new, there is no blueprint to follow. You’ve got to make it up, and make it work, often without a lot of money. And you need the right people with a can-do attitude, and belief in what they are doing. This has been the Fertco way for 24 years now....