The Microgranules line from K-Adriatica
Ensuring a solid rooting and a promising start is a prerequisite for the success of any crop, especially when the cycle is limited to a few months, as is the case with vegetable crops. In order to do this, in addition to carefully planning the ideal time for transplanting, the grower can capitalise on the 'starter' effect of specific nutrients, provided they meet precise technical specifications. In this context, the focus shifts to the microgranular fertilisers offered by Adriatica spa of Loreo, for a prosperous start and a successful crop cycle.
K-Adriatica's Microgranular fertiliser line is providing interesting results on a wide range of crops, as Maria Rosaria Stile, research and development manager of the Adriatica Group, explains to ItalFruit News: "K-Adriatica's microgranular fertiliser line is a range of fertilisers specially formulated in microgranules and designed for targeted application at the time of sowing or transplanting. The localised fertilisation approach presents an unparalleled opportunity to enhance the initial development of young plants, mitigating the negative influence of climatic adversity and establishing the foundation for a more balanced growth of the crop. This is crucial for improving not only yields but also the quality of production".
The benefits associated with fertiliser localisation are:
- the greater availability (greater absorption) of nutrients close to the plant,
- the reduction of direct contact between the fertiliser and the soil, with a consequent decrease in soil fixation phenomena, particularly with regard to Potassium and Phosphorous;
- a reduction in the amount of fertiliser removed by weeds;
- a clear starter effect, with prompt rhizogenesis and rapid initial vegetation development (Nitrogen and Phosphorus).
K-Adriatica's Microgranule formulation, with different granule sizes to optimise distribution, stands out for the quality of the raw materials used and the small granule size. Use at low dosages is one of the distinguishing features of K-Adriatica's Microgranule line, explains Maria Rosaria Stile: "With dosages ranging between 30 and 40 kg/ha, compared to the 100-150 kg/ha of traditional fertilisers, K-Adriatica's fertiliser line is also established as a low environmental impact solution."
The desire to reduce nutrient losses by 50% by 2030 - one of the targets set by Farm to Fork - and lower fertiliser use by 20% over the same period requires the adoption of innovative techniques and accurate fertilisation plans, taking advantage of precision farming practices.
In this scenario of commitment to sustainability, K-Adriatica's Microgranules line stands out as a response to the needs of fertiliser producers. "K-Adriatica's fertiliser line not only significantly reduces input quantities, aligning with input reduction targets, but also offers productivity gains of up to 20 per cent," the spokeswoman points out. This statement is supported by years of trials conducted in collaboration with the University of Turin, demonstrating the effectiveness and efficiency of K-Adriatica's Microgranules.