The Microgranules line from K-Adriatica
Ensuring strong establishment and a promising start is an important condition for the success of any crop, particularly when the growing cycle is limited to a few months, as is often the case with vegetable crops. In addition to carefully planning the ideal transplanting time, growers can take advantage of the "starter" effect of specific nutrients, provided that they meet precise technical requirements.
In this context, attention is turning to the microgranular fertilisers offered by K-Adriatica, developed to support effective crop establishment and development throughout the growing cycle.
K-Adriatica's Microgranule fertiliser range is delivering interesting results across a wide range of crops, as explained by Maria Rosaria Stile, Research and Development Manager at Adriatica Group:
“K-Adriatica's microgranule range consists of fertilisers specifically formulated in microgranular form and designed for targeted application at sowing or transplanting.
Localised fertilisation can support the initial development of young plants and contribute to creating the conditions for balanced crop growth. This can be important in supporting both yield and production quality.”
The benefits associated with localised fertiliser application include:
Localised fertilisation can support the initial development of young plants and contribute to creating the conditions for balanced crop growth. This can be important in supporting both yield and production quality.”
The benefits associated with localised fertiliser application include:
- greater availability of nutrients in the vicinity of the plant, with the potential to support nutrient uptake;
- reduced direct contact between the fertiliser and the soil, which may help limit soil fixation processes, particularly in relation to Potassium and Phosphorus;
- a reduction in the amount of fertiliser that may be taken up by weeds;
- a starter effect associated with prompt root development and rapid initial vegetative growth, particularly in relation to Nitrogen and Phosphorus.
K-Adriatica's microgranule formulation, available in different particle sizes to optimise distribution, is distinguished by the quality of the raw materials used and the small size of the granules.
The use of low application rates is one of the distinguishing features of K-Adriatica's Microgranule range, explains Maria Rosaria Stile:
“With application rates ranging from 30 to 40 kg/ha, compared with the 100–150 kg/ha indicated in the article for conventional fertilisers, the Microgranule range enables targeted application at contained product rates.”
The possibility of optimising fertiliser use through targeted application techniques forms part of the broader European strategies aimed at improving nutrient-use efficiency.
The possibility of optimising fertiliser use through targeted application techniques forms part of the broader European strategies aimed at improving nutrient-use efficiency.
The European Farm to Fork Strategy set, among its objectives for 2030, a 50% reduction in nutrient losses and a reduction of at least 20% in fertiliser use. Achieving these objectives requires innovative techniques and carefully planned fertilisation programmes, including the adoption of precision-farming practices.
Against this background, the Microgranule range is positioned as a technical solution for the needs of agricultural producers.
“K-Adriatica's fertilisers make it possible to work with contained quantities of product and, based on the trials carried out, have also shown productivity increases of up to 20%,” the spokesperson points out.
The reported results are supported by years of trials conducted in collaboration with the University of Turin, aimed at assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of K-Adriatica's Microgranules.
The reported results are supported by years of trials conducted in collaboration with the University of Turin, aimed at assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of K-Adriatica's Microgranules.