N-Shield® fertilisers protected by Limus® from BASF
Benefits
7 reasons to choose N-Shield®fertilisers protected by
Limus® from BASF
Limus® from BASF
#1 REDUCES AMMONIA EMISSIONS BY UP TO 98%
BASF have extensively tested the efficacy of Limus® in both laboratory conditions and in the field, and time and time again it has proven its strength as a highly effective urease inhibitor, reducing ammonia emissions by up to 98%.
In the field, closed chamber devices with acid treated foam are used to measure ammonia emissions. Across 93 BASF trials, up to 98% reduction was achieved with an average reduction of 70%. Whilst in the laboratory, BASF have assessed its performance on a range of different soil types. Reductions of up to 98% were also achieved with an average reduction of 83%.
#2 INCREASES APPLICATION TIMING FLEXIBILITY
Limus®
protected urea fertilisers can be applied independent of weather conditions as they effectively prevent these losses. This not only simplifies fertilisation programmes considerably, it also allows for greater flexibility and a more efficient use of resources.
* As with all fertiliser, avoid use during periods of drought and snow and when ground is waterlogged.
#3 IMPROVES YIELD BY 5% COMPARED TO UNPROTECTED UREA
Comprehensive sets of replicated trials were carried out by ADAS and BASF to look at the performance of Limus® protected
Urea vs Unprotected Granular Urea.
Urea vs Unprotected Granular Urea.
#4 RAISES PERFORMANCE TO THE LEVEL OF AMMONIUM NITRATE
As part of the wide-ranging DEFRA funded NT26 project, the performance of the urease inhibitor, NBPT (one of the active ingredients in Limus®) was evaluated as an alternative to ammonium nitrate (AN). The project concluded that granular urea plus NBPT matched AN for performance in winter cereals, according to average figures taken from 10 locations.
#5 OPTIMUM EFFICACY
As the only urease inhibitor with two active ingredients, Limus® more effectively minimises ammonia losses, ensuring greater availability for crops and higher yields.
#6 STORAGE & STABILITY
The stability of urease inhibitors when added to urea can be limited. Limus® contains BASF patented polymer technology, providing longer a.i. stability versus generic NBPT and 2-NPT formulations. Even at 20°C Limus® is stable for more than 12 months, giving confidence that even if purchased a year in advance, Limus® will still work effectively.
All Diamond Fertilisers are stored undercover to protect the fertiliser and prolong the shelf-life, ensuring the product arrives on farm in pristine condition.
#7 QUALITY GRANULAR UREA
The Granular Urea is sourced from trusted manufacturers renowned for providing a high quality product. These manufacturers are reliable for consistency in size and for spreadability characteristics.
