Phosphate Fertiliser
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At Dickie Direct we supply a range of fast-acting and steady-releasing phosphate fertilisers, designed to suit the unique characteristics of your farm. By pairing the right fertiliser and nutrient blend with your farms specific needs, we will help you maximise the return on your fertiliser investment.
Factors to consider when looking at phosphate fertiliser options for your farm:
- Existing phosphate levels – Is an instant phosphate response required in order to get your farm producing at optimum levels for market conditions or will a prolonged phosphate release be more beneficial?
- Soil pH - Is soil pH in the optimum range for your land class and soil type? Is lime a higher priority? Is a pH neutralizing phosphate source a better option?
- Location and application type – High analysis products will significantly reduce freight and application costs. The higher these costs the larger the saving will be.
- Phosphate retention levels – Do your soils hold onto water soluble forms of phosphate or should a citric soluble phosphate form be considered?
- Rainfall – Are high rainfall events causing phosphate to be lost via runoff. Areas at highest risk are soils with a low phosphate retention in a high rainfall area. Use a steady releasing phosphate source to counter these losses.
- Other nutrients required – Which phosphate source is the most efficient when considering other nutrients required on farm?
- Budget – Are you optimising your fertiliser spending by prioritising the most appropriate nutrients and their specific forms? Does your budget require immediate results, or can it accommodate strategies that provide medium- term benefits?