The Evolution of Grain Fertilization: Innovative Technologies for Maximum Yields

Cereals, although a crop that adapts to most types of soil and environmental conditions, require the coverage of all fertilizer units in order to complete their biological cycle. For soft and durum wheat, the indicative fertilization units followed by producers in Greece are 14-18 units of Nitrogen (N), 4-7 units of Phosphorus (P) and 3-5 units of Potassium (K), while for barley 8-12 units of Nitrogen and 4-5 units of Phosphorus and Potassium.

To cover these units, factors such as soil type, previous cultivation and the climatic conditions prevailing in each area must be taken into account, as drought or excessive rainfall can affect absorption and increase nutrient losses.

Agrohellas places particular emphasis not only on the selection of high-quality raw materials, which are distinguished by their water solubility and uniformity, but also on the development of innovative solutions that aim to optimize their effectiveness.

The raw materials used for the production of blend fertilizers are carefully selected to ensure high yields. At the same time, Agrohellas invests in innovative products and technologies that enhance the action of these materials, reducing nutrient losses and ensuring that the maximum use of available resources is made. In this way, it supports maximum productivity and contributes to achieving improved results in agricultural cultivation.

How do these new technologies enhance the action of fertilizers?

The dual urease inhibitor Limus®, developed by BASF, is a highly effective and innovative technology applied to most types of fertilizers. It contains two active ingredients, which work together to block a greater number of urease enzymes.

This action results in a significant reduction in ammonia loss through volatilization, reaching rates of up to 98%. This technology contributes to increasing fertilizer efficiency, ensuring that more nitrogen remains available in the soil for crops, while reducing the negative environmental impacts associated with ammonia emissions into the atmosphere.

But what does the use of 46-0-0 Powered by Limus® and 40-0-0 Powered by Limus® really offer to the producer’s pocket compared to the corresponding unhindered types?

Both the experimental data we receive from the manufacturer and our own field tests demonstrate a consistent yield increase of up to 20% in most crops where it was applied and in different environmental conditions. This practically means that in a durum wheat crop where the yield reached 510 kg using uninhibited urea, the yield using 46-0-0 Limus® urea reached 610 kg.

In summary, this combination provides multiple benefits, such as flexibility in the application of fertilization, extended duration of nitrogen supply to the crop and reduced losses, thus contributing to increasing the producer’s profit.

DynaMix®: The Modern Tool for Enhancing Grain Physiology

In addition to proper fertilization, it is particularly important to enhance the physiology of the plant, so that it can better utilize nutrients and respond effectively to adverse conditions. Biostimulants are now a modern and proven tool in the hands of producers. During weed control, the cultivated plant is called upon to simultaneously manage chemical pressure and the demands of its development. At this critical stage, supporting the physiology of cereals can make a difference.

The DynaMix® biostimulator, based on high biological value microalgae extracts, is ideally applied in combination with cereal weed control, enhancing the resistance and vitality of the plant. The innovation of DynaMix® is not limited to its composition, but through its application to the foliage, it activates in a very short time key mechanisms of the plant at a molecular level.

Specifically, it has been shown that the biostimulant contributes to the activation and overexpression of thousands of plant genes, which are related to cellular defense, photosynthetic activity, nitrogen metabolism and resistance to abiotic stress. By supporting these physiological processes, cereals respond better to herbicides, utilize available nutrients more efficiently, while maintaining high production potential even under stressful conditions.