'Fertigation' is the technique of supplying dissolved fertiliser to crops through an irrigation system.

When combined with an efficient irrigation system both nutrients and water can be manipulated and managed to obtain the maximum possible yield of marketable production from a given quantity of these inputs.

Often, solid fertiliser side-dressings are timed to suit management constraints rather than the horticultural requirements of the crop. Most growers will have experienced the dilemma of spreading fertiliser the day before heavy rain and then wondering how much of the fertiliser is either washed from the crop in run-off or leached below the root zone.

Continuous small applications of soluble nutrients overcome these problems, save labour, reduce compaction in the field, result in the fertiliser being placed around the plant roots uniformly and allow for rapid uptake of nutrients by the plant.

To capitalise on these benefits, particular care should be taken in selecting fertilisers and injection equipment as well as in the management and maintenance of the system.

Regardless of whether you farm sheep, cattle, dairy or crops, we have a fertigation solution for your farm.

Please look around the site and feel free to contact me personally for tailored solutions for your farm.

Graeme Pile
Ellesmere Road, Lincoln, Canterbury
Phone 0276 246 750

Please contact Graeme for personalised service