REDUCING AMMONIA EMISSIONS FROM UREA FERTILISERS

At the end of March, DEFRA welcomed the proposed alternative approach that will be delivered through the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme and FACTS advisers from 2023.The alternative approach will mean scheme members can:-

- only use untreated or unprotected urea fertilisers from 15th January to 31st March each year

- use urease inhibitor-treated or protected urea fertilisers throughout the rest of the year

Diamond Fertilisers offer N-Shield® fertilisers, which are protected by Limus® from BASF, a unique urease inhibitor which offers a range of benefits to farmers.

REDUCES AMMONIA EMISSIONS BY UP TO 98%

BASF have extensively tested the efficacy of Limus® in both laboratory conditions and in the field, and time and time again it has proven its strength as a highly effective urease inhibitor, reducing ammonia emissions by up to 98%.

INCREASES APPLICATION TIMING FLEXIBILITY

Limus® protected urea fertilisers can be applied independent of weather conditions as they effectively prevent these losses. This not only simplifies fertilisation programmes considerably, it also allows for greater flexibility and a more efficient use of resources.

IMPROVES YIELD BY 5% COMPARED TO UNPROTECTED UREA

Comprehensive sets of replicated trials were carried out by ADAS and BASF to look at the performance of Limus® protected

RAISES PERFORMANCE TO THE LEVEL OF AMMONIUM NITRATE

As part of the wide-ranging DEFRA funded NT26 project, the performance of the urease inhibitor, NBPT (one of the active ingredients in Limus®) was evaluated as an alternative to ammonium nitrate (AN). The project concluded that granular urea plus NBPT matched AN for performance in winter cereals, according to average figures taken from 10 locations.

OPTIMUM EFFICACY

As the only urease inhibitor with two active ingredients, Limus® more effectively minimises ammonia losses, ensuring greater availability for crops and higher yields.

STORAGE & STABILITY

The stability of urease inhibitors when added to urea can be limited. Limus® contains BASF patented polymer technology, providing longer a.i. stability versus generic NBPT and 2-NPT formulations. Even at 20°C Limus® is stable for more than 12 months, giving confidence that even if purchased a year in advance, Limus® will still work effectively.

All Diamond Fertilisers are stored undercover to protect the fertiliser and prolong the shelf-life, ensuring the product arrives on farm in pristine condition.

QUALITY GRANULAR UREA

Our Granular Urea is sourced from trusted manufacturers renowned for providing a high quality product. These manufacturers are reliable for consistency in size and for spreadability characteristics.

Time to ask your farm trader about N-Shield® fertilisers protected by Limus®