Granular And Liquid Fertiliser Working Together For 33% ROI
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This trial demonstrates the ability to significantly reduce a ‘standard’ upfront application of 70kg MAP to 35kg and to apply Microsoil products mid tiller keeping an eye on the forecast for a strong or weak finish to the season. Many of our soils have significant amounts of Phosphorous tied up from historical applications of synthetic fertiliser. The biology and stimulants present in Microsoil’s liquid fertiliser products help to mineralise this pool of Phosphorus and make it available to your plants. Trial conducted by: AT Rural Consulting.
Benefits
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Higher Yield with Less Granular Fertiliser
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Improved Return on Investment (ROI)
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Unlocks Soil Nutrient Reserves
Granular & Liquid Fertiliser At Cowra
A demonstration wheat trial conducted by AT Rural Consulting at Cowra, NSW, evaluated the benefits of reducing granular MAP fertiliser in favor of a liquid fertiliser approach with Microsoil. The trial compared a standard upfront application of 70kg MAP per hectare to a reduced-rate strategy of 35kg MAP plus Microsoil Crop Starter & Ca+Zn, applied at mid tillering based on seasonal conditions.
The results were highly significant, demonstrating that liquid fertiliser applications can unlock soil phosphorus reserves, improving nutrient efficiency and yield:
- 70kg MAP (Control): 2.44 t/ha yield, $441/ha gross margin
- 35kg MAP + Microsoil Crop Starter & Ca+Zn: 3.18 t/ha yield, $585/ha gross margin
This proves that cutting MAP application in half while incorporating Microsoil’s biological stimulants resulted in higher yield (+0.74 t/ha) and a better return on investment. Many soils already contain significant phosphorus reserves from historical synthetic fertiliser applications. Microsoil’s biological and plant stimulant technology helps mineralise and unlock this stored phosphorus, making it more readily available to the crop.
The increased yield and economic advantage of this approach reinforce Microsoil’s role in sustainable fertilisation, helping farmers reduce upfront costs, improve soil efficiency, and maximise nutrient availability using liquid fertiliser solutions.
