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Precision Nutrition for optimal results

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Specialty Fertilizers for Agriculture Get more from less

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Content Introduction to ICL

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Water Soluble Fertilizers

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Agrolution Special Solinure Select Agroleaf Power

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Liquid Fertilizers

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Agroleaf Liquid

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Controlled Release Fertilizers

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Agroblen Agromaster Agrocote

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Wetting and water conservation agents

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H2Flo 23 Specialties: Trace Elements

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Micromax

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Lallemand Plant Care Range

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IntraCell Cilus Plus RISE S RISE P

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Growing Media

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AngelaWeb 30

ICL Specialty Fertilizers, focus on quality ICL takes great pride in the integrity and value of its product portfolios and dedicated technical support services.

The Agriculture group of ICL focuses on the production of

cereals, oil seed rape, potatoes, nursery stock and bulbs.

open-field, tunnel and greenhouse crops which include

Although we have a broad view in Specialty Agriculture, we

(top and soft) fruits, vegetables, agricultural crops such as

have a tight focus on a crucial ingredient: quality.

The ICL perception of quality revolves around 3 key issues: 1 Innovation – ICL is the recognized standard for product innovation and performance.

Innovation areas include controlled release technologies, water-conditioning soluble fertilizers and liquid fertilizers.

2 Best ingredients – What you give is what you get! ICL only accepts the best ingredients to provide consistent and trouble-free products for optimal plant growth.

3 Reliability – ICL’s production methods are verified by numerous “ISO” certifications.

Innovative solutions for every crop FOLIAR FEED

DRIP FEED

CONTROLLED RELEASE

Optimal Plant Nutrition Optimizing and modifying the nutritional status

purpose in optimizing plant nutrition of your crops.

of plants requires the correct products. ICL has

From exclusive controlled release technology to

developed specialized fertilizer products that match

high-quality drip feeding and fast and effective foliar

your application technique: foliar, drip or soil applied.

feeding, ICL has a nutritional solution that fits your

The product ranges for Agriculture are divided based

production system.

on these techniques. The products serve a clear

Making the choice for productivity Many factors influence yield and quality and the

contribute is immense. The correct nutrients used as

nutrition used is part of this. In reality, the nutritional

part of a nutrition programme are crucial for “steering�

input is a small percentage of the total cost of

the yield and quality of your crop. With products and

production but it has a major effect. If you consider

advice from ICL you are investing in a crop that is both

that the minerals and nutrients used are only 4% of

financially and personally rewarding.

the total weight of the plant then the amount that they

A water soluble fertilizer for every need Water soluble fertilizer (WSF) products have a long history within ICL. Our range of foliar and fertigation

Foliar feeding provides an excellent

products serve a unique function for

solution when the plant root system is not

growers and are manufactured to perform

functioning optimally or nutrition via the

quickly and efficiently.

soil is malfunctioning. This form of feeding

Fertigation is a technique by which soluble fertilizers are mixed with the irrigation water to enhance crop production. It is a highly effective and flexible tool for controlling placement, timing and nutrient application method. This enables precise nutrition to be applied according to the soil fertility status

is ideal when root uptake is disturbed by factors such as overly cold or warm soils, high soil pH, high weed competition or nematode infestation. Foliar fertilizers are also perfect for use as a preventive tool to avoid deficiencies and reduce stress situations.

and growth stage of any crop.

Advanced Foliar Fertilizer Technologies ensure your success Foliar fertilizer technology is a unique, dynamic and effective method of crop nutrition. The advanced R&D team and facilities of ICL have created some of the most innovative technologies around the globe in order to satisfy every grower of open-field, tunnel and greenhouse crops in the world.

M-77 Technology

DPI Technology

M-77 is an exclusive package of compounds that have

ICL Specialty Fertilizers’ Double Power Impact (DPI)

defined purposes. This package includes ingredients that

technology complex provides an extra stimulant creating

enhance the delivery of the spray solution, its speedy

highly efficient photosynthetic reactions – the process

uptake, and the effectiveness of the nutrients included on

by which plants use light as an energy source to make

their target organs and tissues. An additional innovative,

glucose out of carbon dioxide and water. This is achieved

patented plant booster takes the plant nutrition even one

by boosting transpiration rates and chlorophyll levels.

step further.

Of natural origin, the DPI bio-stimulant has been proven

All these ingredients result in healthier and more

to improve transpiration levels leading to higher CO2

productive crops.

assimilation rates.

The DPI complex also shows to improve chlorophyll levels in treated leaves, as well as leaf weight and size.

Improvements in the availability of applied nutrients have also been demonstrated – particularly Nitrogen and Phosphate in the plant.

The all-in-one fertilizer solution for vegetable and fruit crops Agrolution is ICL’s top range of water-soluble fertilizers for agriculture.

It has been developed with a double objective: the availability of all nutrients in the correct proportions and the convenience of solving water quality problems with one product.

Agrolution Special 125

Agrolution Special 214

7-14-35+3.5MgO+TE

12-6-29+7CaO+TE

Agrolution Special 125 delivers all necessary nutrients to the plant while improving nutrient availability. This product prevents deposits and blockages in the irrigation system because of its purity, solubility and acidifying effect.

Agrolution Special 214 delivers all necessary nutrients to the plant while improving nutrient availability. It is made up of the purest ingredients and helps correct calcium deficiencies. It dissolves completely in the spray tank, which not only keeps the tank clean, but also prevents any spray blockage.

Agrolution Special 313

Agrolution Special 316

14-7-14+14CaO+TE

13-5-28+2CaO+2.5MgO+TE

Agrolution Special 313 is a fantastic acidifying water soluble fertilizer. It is equipped with a full trace element package and designed to provide plant nutrition and solve soft water problems. Agrolution Special 313 includes calcium which increases the crops shelf life and helps prevent deficiencies such as blossom end rot.

Agrolution Special 316 is a fantastic acidifying water soluble fertilizer. It is equipped with a full trace element package and designed to provide plant nutrition and solve soft water problems. Agrolution Special 316 includes calcium which increases the crops shelf life and helps prevent deficiencies such as blossom end rot.

Benefits of Agrolution 1

Special range contains analyses for calcium deficiencies

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Delivers all necessary nutrients including trace elements

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All-in-one convenience

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Pure ingredients that disolve completely

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Keeps systems clean and will clean your drip lines

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Optimal TE package to meet plant requirements

Good and easy!

For a good and easy way to use WSF NPK, Solinure is the right choice. You can rely on Solinure’s purity, ease of use and a marked crop response. The highest grade raw materials on the market result in a product that is trouble-free during mixing and applications.

The Solinure range Product

Analysis

Intended use

Solinure 1 High K

10+5+40+2MgO+TE

extra fruit maturation

Solinure 3 Extra K

12+5+36+2MgO+TE

fruit maturation

Solinure 7 High N

24+12+12+2MgO+TE

vegetative growth

Solinure 9 High P

12+36+12+2MgO+TE

starter, root stimulator

Solinure No Urea

19-7-20+2MgO+TE

Full Season

Benefits of Solinure 1

Smart designs: a complete range with the right analyses for every crop need

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Special analyses: particularly useful for cool and dark winter production

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Clean materials: low impurities ingredients

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Complete nutrition: strong level of MgO with appropriate Trace Elements in the GT line

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Optimal TE package to meet plant requirements

These products will be available from January 2016

Select range provides with all ingredients growers need Our Select range of fully soluble single source, fertigation fertilizers are extremely pure and offer great consistency.

Highly efficient, Select products can be used

With different crop growth stages requiring

in combination with other Select fertilizers or

tailored fertilizer recipes, the Select range

compounded products, such as Agrolution or

provides growers with all the ingredients

Solinure, or alternatively as single fertilizers.

they need.

Select MAP

Select MKP

12-61-0

0-51.5-34

Mono-ammonium phosphate is ideal for use at the initial growth phase of all crops, immediately before and after seeding and (trans)planting. Select MAP is a whitish crystalline powder, chloride- and sodium- free. It is the ideal fertilizer to increase the availability of soilphosphorus, especially in calcareous soils. It is highly soluble at (370 g/liter water (at 20째C).

Select mono-potassium phosphate is the most concentrated straight fertilizer, it contains 86% pure nutrients (P and K). But it also has one of the lowest salt index among fertilizers, which makes it ideal for use in hydroponics. The product is white, sodium- and chloridefree and has no impurities. Its solubility is 230 g/liter water (at 20째C).

Select KCI

Select PeKacid

0-0-61

0-59-20

Select potassium chloride is the ideal product for chloridetolerant crops. It is the richest potassium fertilizer though the least expensive one. Select KCI is a nitrogen-free potassium carrier, which is an important trait at the bulking up of many vegetables and fruits. It improves fruit color, sweetness and oil content. The product is white, contains negligible amounts of heavy metals and is highly soluble at 330 g/liter water (at 20째C).

This is the only solid, highly acidic, crystalline and straight product in the fertigation fertilizers marketplace that contains such high concentrations of P and K. This white fertilizer is sodium and chloride free, and extremely soluble, at 670 g/liter water (at 20째C). Due to its high acidity it helps keep drippers clean. Furthermore, its high acidity enables tank- mixing it with calcium and magnesium carriers although it contains high rates of phosphorus.

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Agroleaf Power: A unique water soluble fertilizer Agroleaf Power delivers proven results at critical stages of the crop.

It boasts outstanding purity and high nutrient

product for every growth stage which will

content (zero chlorides) as well as exclusive

correct nutrient imbalances as well as minor

M-77 technology and a Double Power Impact

deficiencies. Due to being made from high

(DPI) complex which guarantees good uptake

quality and pure raw materials, Agroleaf

and prolonged availability of micro-elements.

Power products dissolve quickly and totally

With all macro and micro-elements covered

making application easy.

in the Agroleaf Power range there is a

Agroleaf Power High N

Agroleaf Power High P

31-11-11+TE

12-52-5+TE

Agroleaf Power High N is a complete foliar feeding pack that will help prevent deficiencies of major and minor elements. Especially in stressed or poor growing circumstances where root uptake is difficult (e.g. cold, wet weather conditions, high soil pH).

Made from the purest, raw ingredients on the market Agroleaf Power High K is fully soluble in cold water with no risk of spray blockage. Formulated for tuber initiation in potatoes, root development in vegetable transplants after planting and for improved blossoming of fruiting crops, Agroleaf Power High P helps prevent trace element deficiency problems.

Benefits of Agroleaf Power 1

Extends the availability of applied nutrients

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Can be used during periods of intensive growth

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Can be used where environmental (abiotic) stress conditions are high

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Highly concentrated foliar feed, meaning less product to handle

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Superior delivery and uptake of nutrients from M-77

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DPI boosts transpiration rates and chlorophyll levels

Agroleaf Power High K

Agroleaf Power Magnesium

15-10-31+TE

10-5-10+16MgO+32SO3+TE

Agroleaf Power High K corrects and prevents potassium and other various deficiencies and is useful in locations where nutrient access via the roots is poor. Suitable for many crops, including potatoes, sugar beet, beans and fruiting crops, Agroleaf Power High K will promote early ripening, intensified fruit colour and help to increase crop firmness.

Agroleaf Power Magnesium contains NPK, MgO and SO3.

It cures and prevents magnesium deficiencies found in soils like: acidic, light and sand. It also increases photosynthesis and chlorophyll creation. It is great to use for crop recovery, stress relief and cell stretching. Containing sulphate, Agroleaf Power Magnesium is recommended for nurturing brassica crops while the trace element package also makes it suitable for oil crops such as oil seed rape.

Agroleaf Power Total

Agroleaf Special Manganese

20-20-20+TE

12% Manganese EDTA

Agroleaf Power Total is a complete foliar feeding that will help prevent deficiencies of all major and minor elements.

Especially in stressed or poor growing circumstances where root uptake is difficult (e.g. cold, wet weather conditions, high soil pH). The unique M-77 chelating and stimulant formula in Agroleaf Power Total guarantees good uptake through the leaves and prolonged availability of microelements.

Agroleaf Special Manganese is a premium fully water-soluble foliar feed, widely used in agriculture and horticulture to prevent and control manganese deficiencies in a wide variety of crops, like cereals, vegetables, flowers and fruit-trees. The product also contains X3, a specific amino acid that facilitates the absorption of this compound into plant leaves and therefor provide an effective uptake.

Agroleaf Power Calcium 11-5-19+2.5MgO+9CaO+TE An excellent fit in situations where calcium deficiencies easily occur, e.g. low transpiration or calcium sensitive crops such as lettuce, cabbage and fruits, Agroleaf Power Calcium helps prevent trace element deficiency problems and the improved foliar uptake extends access to microelements.

ICL’s vision is to harness our assets and capabilities to be a leader in the development of innovative and creative solutions that address the essential needs of humanity in an ever changing world

The liquid fertilizer for foliar application Ease to use, easy to dilute and easy to store.

The new precision foliar liquid range Agroleaf Liquid features unique products designed to eliminate deficiencies, and boost plant growth during critical growth stages. The Agroleaf Liquid range features products are easy to use and tank mixable.

Agroleaf Liquid Calcium+

Agroleaf Liquid Total+

7% w/w Ca (9.8% as CaO)

7-7-7+Zn&Mn

This innovative liquid fertilizer is fortified with three technologies to boost absorption to help avoid Ca deficiencies in fruit and vegetable crops. Agroleaf Liquid Calcium+ is a blend of calcium combined with amino acids, plant sugars, lignates and an industry leading surfactant.

Calcium is important because it is essential for root development, shelf life of all produce and the building of cell walls within the plant and the produce.

Total+ is a balanced nutrient and plant biostimulant.

It has been formulated to provide the plant with targeted stress relief when the plant needs it most. During periods of stress caused by both environmental and pesticide applications Total+ will provide the plant with Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium along with chelated zinc and Manganese and a seaweed extract biostimulant. Total+ acts as a safener for pesticide, herbicide, insecticide application to help prevent any negative effects on the plant during a period where it is already under stress from disease pressure.

Highly effective natural chelating agents, amino acids are essential building blocks of all living matter and in plants play a key role in photosynthesis. Calcium+ is fortified with four amino acids - glycine, glutamine acid, mono sodium glutamate and L-Arginine – which all enhance Ca uptake.

Glycine and glutamic acid are fundamental metabolites in the formation of vegetable tissue and chlorophyll synthesis, while L-Arginine increases synthesis of flower and fruit related hormones.

The plant sugar, dextrose monohydrate, is an immediately available plant food source, while the non-ionic surfactant − with excellent spreading and wetting properties − further improves the speed of Ca uptake and coverage on the leaf surface.

Total+ is very versatile and, having been formulated with a citric acid based delivery system to aid penetration of foliar applied products, it can be applied as a foliar nutrient on its own or with other foliar sprays including pesticides.

ICL provides the agronomic advice and technical back-up you would expect from a leading global company

Controlled release fertilizers (CRF) Controlled release fertilizers are fertilizer granules which are covered with a semipermeable coating (a kind of membrane). After application water penetrates through the semi-permeable coating and starts to dissolve the nutrients present in the granule. The release of nutrients starts once they have been partially dissolved.

A pump-like action is initiated due to differences in osmotic pressure (see diagram).

The plant is able to take up the released nutrients.

CRF work at temperatures above freezing (0°C). Influenced by the temperature, the membrane regulates the daily release of nutrients. At higher temperatures the release of nutrients will be faster. At lower temperatures it will be slower, in line with the nutritional needs of the plant.

CRF play an important role in improving

while mature plants have enough nutrition

yield, reducing nutrient losses and

to last until the end of the growth cycle.

simplifying fertilizer application.

A simple one time application of CRF

These products help to regulate the

delivers targeted nutrition that leads

nutrient levels through the entire plant’s

to uniform growth, optimal yield and

growth cycle. Younger plants are not

resistant plants with a lot less effort –

harmed or stressed from excess salt levels,

maximum results with minimal effort.

Benefits of E-Max

E-Max Release Technology

zz Coating’s thin weight allows

E-Max release technology is a (reacted) polymer coating for use on essential components including micronutrients and macronutrients to improve nutrient efficiency and plant utilization. The release of nutrition is based upon moisture and temperature, offering predictable

Nutrient Core E-Max coating

longevities, even under the warmest conditions.

for higher nutrient ratios, making it possible to reduce application rates and frequency zz Increased coating durability enhances blending and application zz Controlled and consistent nutrient release timing zz Reduced point of salinity index level protects against toxicity when applied banded in row

Under influence of the soil temperature moisture penetrates the semi permeable E-Max coating and dissolves the nutrient core

The moisture uptake and dissolution of the nutrient core results in buildup of osmotic pressure inside the E-Max coated granule

The osmotic pressure causes the nutrient solution to release through microscopic pores in the E-Max coating

The nutrients are fully released and the E-Max coating desintegrates into the soil

zz Maximized use efficiency of nutritients saves on input costs zz Reduces leaching, volatilization and other forms of nutrient losses

CRF Application

With CRF, the supply of nutrient matches the demand of the plants to give both optimal growth and nutrient efficiency.

Advantages of Controlled Release Fertilizers zz Crop uniformity due to controlled nutrition zz Greater protection against early season “salt stress� zz More or equal yield with less mineral input due to continual feeding zz Improved quality due to balanced nutrition zz Easier to-use because of fewer applications zz High confidence that plant health is optimized zz Higher nutrient efficiency due to reduced losses zz Unique formulations for every application.

Other fertilizers

Complete control over nutritional programmes A perfect match of supply and demand, Agroblen gives commercial growers complete control over their nutritional programs.

Due to Agroblen being available in differing

Environmentally-friendly, it synchronizes

longevities, growers can apply multiple

nutrient supply and demand reducing

applications or just once a year depending

nutrient loss. Agroblen products utilize two

on the crop’s needs. The ideal combination

ICL Specialty Fertilizers coating technologies

of efficiency and simplicity. Agroblen is the

providing controlled release of the core

smart choice!

nutrients. The Poly-S coating system provides

Promoting faster growth and greater

nitrogen to the plant while the resin coating

uniformity, Agroblen helps reduce soil

provides controlled release of nitrogen,

compaction as a single application lasts the

phosphorus and potassium at the same time.

whole season, which also means less work.

How Agroblen works

Resin Technology

Agroblen contains encapsulated NPK. After Agroblen is applied to the soil, the moisture penetrates the capsule, dissolving the nutrients and triggering their gradual release.

Water vapour penetrates the granule, the elements are dissolved and gradually released.

Benefits of Agroblen 1

Improved yield – faster growth with uniform plant sizing

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Less soil compaction – only one application needed that lasts the whole season

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Less work – a simple one-time application method

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Environmentally friendly – synchronization of nutrient supply and uptake for reduced nutrient loss

Agroblen

Agroblen

26-5-11+2MgO+TE

20-10-10+4MgO

Agroblen 26-5-11+2MgO is a partly coated NPK controlled release fertilizer. It contains additional SO3 so ideal for Sulphur requiring crops. Release of nutrients will last 2-3 months but the uncoated nutrients will give a strong start in the beginning of the growth cycle.

Agroblen 20-10-10+4MgO is the perfect, Poly-S and resin-coated base fertilizer for vegetables, fruits and field grown nursery stock. It is a partially coated NPK controlled release fertilizer designed for medium to long-term crops.

It has enough nutrients to feed the plant throughout its 5 – 6 month crop cycle. This continuous supply of nutrients creates a fantastic uniform crop growth.

Agroblen 18-5-10+4CaO+2MgO Agroblen 18-5-10+4CaO+2MgO is a fully coated NPK controlled release fertilizer. It has enough nutrients to feed the strawberry plant for 2 – 3 months. This continuous supply of nutrients creates a fantastic uniform crop growth. Additionally, calcium is included to encourage cell wall development and plant growth. Lastly, magnesium is included to enhance photosynthesis and plant energy.

Agroblen 15-25-10+3MgO Agroblen 15-25-10+3MgO is a NPK, partially Poly-S coated controlled release fertilizer designed for short-term open field crops like lettuce. The N is 60% coated while the PK is completely uncoated. It has enough nutrients to feed the plant for 2 – 3 months. This continuous supply of nutrients creates a uniform crop growth.

Agroblen 15-8-16+5MgO Agroblen 15-8-16+5MgO is the perfect, Poly-S and resincoated base fertilizer for vegetables and fruits. It is a 79% coated NPK controlled release fertilizer. Extra magnesium is included to enhance photosynthesis and plant energy.

The combination of both coating technologies ensures enough nutrients to feed the crop for 5-6 months.

Agroblen 11-21-9+6MgO Agroblen 11-21-9+6MgO is designed as a base fertilizer for field-grown nursery stock, reforestation and long cycle fruit and vegetable crops. It is a fully coated NPK controlled release fertilizer designed for medium to long-term crops.

It has enough nutrients to feed the plant throughout its 8 – 9 month crop cycle. This continuous supply of nutrients creates a fantastic uniform crop growth.

Agroblen 15-9-9+3MgO This Agroblen 15-9-9+3MgO product is the perfect, resincoated base fertilizer for year-round crops and trees. It is a 92% coated, NPK controlled release fertilizer. It has enough nutrients to feed the tree or plant for 12 – 14 months. This continuous supply of nutrients creates a fantastic uniform crop growth.

Superior in performance but simple to use For enhanced crop production performance, your fertilizer program must be superior to maintain a secure and profitable business. For this reason, ICL created Agromaster a product that is superior in performance, but simple to use.

Fertilizers have to work optimally every

This powerful combination provides nitrogen

second of the day. Agromaster combines

control and high-quality performance in one

ICL’s advanced technology with specially

uniform product.

Agromaster High N/High K 19-5-20+4MgO

Release Technology

selected conventional granules.

Agromaster High P 11-48-0 Agromaster High P is a 75% coated product with a release period of 1-2 months. This analysis is created to give plants a good start via the uncoated N and P and continue the a steady supply of N and P in the later period of the growth cycle when nutrient demand gets higher.

Agromaster High K

Agromaster High P Mini

12-5-19+4MgO

Release Technology

Agromaster High N / High K delivers enough controlled release nitrogen (34%) to ensure continuous feeding for 2 – 3 months. The high potassium levels encourage an increase in the size of fruits and vegetables. The magnesium content increases photosynthesis and plant energy.

Agromaster High K delivers enough controlled release nitrogen (32%) to ensure continuous feeding for 2 – 3 months. The extra potassium levels increase the size and number of fruits and vegetables that crops produce. The added magnesium content increases photosynthesis and plant energy. It contains low amounts of chloride and sodium which keeps salinity low. Its sulfate content ensures for proper sulfur nutrition.

10-43-0 Agromaster High P Mini is 75% coated product with a release period of 1-2 months. It is a special selected starter product with a granular size of 1-2.5 mm. The advantage of a mini granule is that there will be a very fine distribution of nutrients close to the plant roots.

Benefits of Agromaster 1

Balanced nutrition for short cycle crops, up to 3 months longevity of nitrogen

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Free-flowing without risking segregation or caking

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Bespoke mixes of Agromaster are available for your crop in your situation

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Prevents soil salinization with low chloride and sodium

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Contains innovative, state of art, E-Max Release Technology

The pure technology product Agrocote products are 100% coated products based on one of the ICL coating technologies. These technologies provide up to 6 months release longevity.

Coated Nitrogen with E-Max technology

44-0-0

Agrocote Max N

43-0-0

Agrocote Max N

42-0-0

Release Technology

Agrocote Max N

Release Technology

NPK Analysis Longevity Technology

Release Technology

Product

E-Max Release Technology is a reacted polymer coating for use on macronutrients and micronutrients to improve nutrient efficiency and plant utilization. The release of nutrition is based upon moisture and temperature, offering predictable longevities, even under the warmest conditions.

Coated Phosphorus Product

NPK Analysis Longevity

Agrocote P

11-47-0

Benefits of Agrocote

1 2 3 4

Highly durable coating that provides consistent, gradual nutrients release Delivers the core nutrients during up to 6 months. Therefore, it can be employed for most short- and medium term growth crops The durable coating secures less product breakage hence- longer residual feeding A coating technology for all circumstances

Wetting and water conservation agents Wetting agents work to create an environment in the substrate that promotes uniform water movement and wetting.

Wetting and water conservation agents

Wetting agents work to create an

are used so that substrates, including soil,

environment in the substrate that

will hydrate uniformly when watered. This

promotes uniform water movement

is very important when the medium is dry,

and wetting. More uniform distribution

as it often is with new plantings, or when it

of water and dissolved nutrients allows

fails to get watered on a regular basis.

plants to grow more vigorously and

Occasionally, with new plantings, the

promotes optimum root growth. Improved

irrigation water will “pond” or “puddle” on

air to water ratios, vital for optimum

top or channel down the insides of the bag

plant growth, are also established when a

or container without readily infiltrating the

wetting agent is used.

medium. Both of these situations will use excessive water that could be eliminated by using a wetting and water conservation agent.

If the substrate or soil dries out between irrigation cycles, it will rewet rapidly and uniformly if a wetting and water conservation agent has been used. This can dramatically speed up the time it takes for water to infiltrate a medium saving time and money with every watering.

Root Activator for H2Flo zz Root Activator stimulates root hair production leading to a greater root mass. zz Plants treated with Root Activator show increases in both secondary rooting and root hair number in comparison to untreated roots zz Root Activator combines plant Biostimulants and surfactants that work synergistically to promote increased root mass zz Untreated gave an average of 22 root hairs per cm of root whereas Root Activator treated roots had and average of 236 root hairs per cm of root.

Untreated root

Root Activator treated root

Improving the efficiency of water and fertilizers H2Flo increases crop productivity by improving the efficiency of water and fertilizers.

H2Flo is an unique blend of surfactants to

and provides growers and farmers with the

ICL. It has been designed to move water and

most advanced wetting agents available.

fertilizers quickly and efficiently through

H2Flo can be applied by drip, centre pivot,

different substrates. The advances made

overhead irrigation, boom sprayer and

in surfactant technology means that this

knapsack sprayer.

product leads the way in water conservation

Benefits of H2Flo 1

Significantly reduces irrigation requirements

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Can be used in conjunction with fertilizers

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Works quickly with all substrates and soils

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Effectly through the substrate and not just at the surface

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Excellent spreading and penetration characteristics

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Flexible application programmes and flexible water rates

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High strength product, contains 88% surfactant for superior performance

Specialties: Trace elements Deficiencies under control!

Micromax WS is a range of premium water soluble fertilizers which are used in agriculture and horticulture to prevent and control deficiencies. It is equally efficient when applied by fertigation and by foliar spray and can be used in a wide variety of crops, like cereals, vegetables, flowers and fruit-trees. The Micromax WS products are easy to use and tank mixable.

Micromax WS Iron

Micromax WS TE-Mix

Fe chelate EDDHA 6%

Cu-EDTA+Fe-EDTA & DTPA+Mn-EDTA+ Zn-EDTA+Mo+B

Micromax WS Iron is a premium fully water-soluble fertilizer, consisting of EDDHA-chelated iron plus X3, a specific biostimulant that enhances the absorption of the Fe-chelate compound into plant leaves resulting in optimum uptake by a large variety of crops.

Micromax WS Iron can be mix easily and safely used in agriculture and horticulture to prevent and control iron deficiencies in a wide variety of crops, like cereals, vegetables, flowers and fruit-trees. It is equally efficient when applied by fertigation and by foliar spray.

Micromax WS TE-Mix is a premium fully water-soluble trace element mix, consisting of all major trace-elements (TE), whereby all cationic ones are present in chelated form. It also contains X3, a biostimulant facilitating the absorption of all trace-element compounds into plant leaves and enhancing optimum uptake of the trace elements by a large variety of crops.

Micromax WS TE-Mix can be easily and safely used in agriculture and horticulture crops. Although main application method is fertigation, it can also be applied by foliar spray.

The highest grade materials for the best results.

Lallemand Plant Care Range The Lallemand Plant Care range includes naturally occurring micro-organism products and micro-organism derivative products that assist plants by improving nutrient uptake, stimulating growth and improving health.

Three of the four innovative products from

The fourth product, IntraCell, is a natural

the Lallemand range, Cilus Plus, Rise P

osmoprotectant helping to secure yield

and Rise S, contain patented rhizobacteria

and quality by protecting crops from

strains that free up phosphorus or sulphur

stresses during key development phases.

that is currently unavailable or in less available forms in the soil.

Proper use of beneficial bacteria products When applied with water in such a way that the

ROOTS ARE LIKE INTESTINES, ONLY INSIDE OUT Inside the intestine

Outside the root

product in solution or suspension can reach the plants’ root zone the contained symbiotic rhizobacteria (which are activated by hydration and the presence of root exudates) will rapidly populate the root area in sufficient numbers to result in numerous beneficial outcomes. This effect, as illustrated opposite, is very similar to the widely

Root hairs

accepted advantageous outcomes of populating the intestines of animals and humans with beneficial microbes.

Micro-organisms

Naturally secures yield and quality

Healthy growth and better yields

IntraCell, containing a minimum of 97% glycine

Cilus Plus, which is a patented product, contains a

betaine, is the purest commercial form available. The

minimum of 1010 CFU (Colony Forming Units) per gram

product allows this natural stress protectant to be

of naturally occurring Bacillus amyloliquefaciens

applied easily to plants of all types that are requiring

Strain IT45.

assistance to fend off production robbing stresses.

This specially selected soil rhizobacterium aggressively colonises the area around the plant roots (rhizosphere) and feeds on root exudates. The feeding rhizobacteria in turn secrete enzymes (phytases) and other metabolites that enable a better uptake of plant nutrients such as phosphorus and metallic ions. The overall result is healthier plants with lower root disease effects, lower mortality rates, better growth, higher yields and improved quality. Cilus Plus is suitable for use with seedlings, indoor crops, salads, soft and top fruits, vines and ornamentals.

The active substance glycine betaine (trimethyl glycine) is a powerful osmoprotectant. It allows plant cells to naturally defend themselves against a wide range of stresses imposed on them. IntraCell improves crop performance particularly under conditions of environmental stress caused by heat, salinity, drought, excessive water and cold. By reducing the negative effects of these particular stress factors IntraCell encourages normal metabolic processes. This results in enhanced photosynthesis with better utilisation of foliar or soil applied nutrients and thus increased crop yields and quality.

Benefits of IntraCell 1

Helps plants defend themselves against environmental stresses caused by heat, salinity, drought, excessive water and cold

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Recommended for top and soft fruit, vines, vegetables, salad crops and ornamental plants

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Zero harvest interval and no harmful residue

Benefits of Cilus Plus 1

Formulated for use during propagation and through fertigation

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Improved root health and larger root mass in established plants

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Decreased stress sensitivity and increased productivity along with improved soil health and ecology

An innovative plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR)

An innovative PGPR plus yeast fractions Particularly focused on increasing phosphorus and metallic ions availability to plants. RISE P contains a minimum of 109 CFU (Colony Forming Units) per gram of naturally occurring Bacillus amyloliquefaciens

Particularly focused on increasing sulphur availability

Strain IT45 plus beneficial yeast derivatives.

to plants. RISE S contains the naturally occurring

The yeast extract, which is high in amino acids and oligosaccharides, enhances microbial growing conditions and the IT45, which is a specially selected and patented soil rhizobacterium, aggressively colonises the area around the plant roots and feeds on root exudates. The feeding rhizobacteria in turn secrete enzymes and other metabolites that enable a better uptake of plant nutrients such as phosphorus and metallic ions. The overall result is healthier soil and plants with less disease, lower mortality rates, better growth, higher yields and improved quality.

micro-organism Delftia acidovorans (Strain RAY209) at a minimum of 108 CFU (Colony Forming Units) per millilitre.

This specifically selected soil rhizobacterium is attracted to exudates from plant roots and will rapidly travel towards growing roots colonizing the root zone once it gets there.

These rhizobacteria have a number of beneficial modes of action that positively impact on plant root growth and health. Depending upon environmental and soil conditions these benefits can ultimately support higher yields and improved quality in a wide variety of crops.

Benefits of RISE S 1

Sulphur oxidization making sulphur more available to plants

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Stimulates root and root hair development helping plants access more water and nutrients

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Recommended for broad acre crops including oilseed rape, cereals, legumes and sugar beet

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Suitable for vegetable crops including brassicas, alliums, root vegetables and and salads

Benefits of RISE P 1

Formulated for use in a range of broad acre crops

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Suitable for all field crops including oilseed rape, cereals, potatoes, root crops, brassicas, alliums and legumes

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High solubilisation activity for phosphorus, helping to start plants off

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Increased availability of trace elements

Growing Media Consistent quality professional substrates Growing media remains a key sector of our business. ICL offers an extended range of Levington proprietary growing media products, many with premium coir content, for fruit crops.

The company has its own supplies of quality UK peat,

coir rehydration facility giving us complete control over

as well as sources of high quality imported peats. Well

the process. As well as peat reduced mixes, we supply an

positioned close to other raw materials we have secure

excellent quality coir stand-alone substrate for the soft

supplies of quality wood fibre and bark and professional

fruit sector.

grade coir. At ICL we have many years of experience of working with coir, initially for inclusion in Levington peat reduced growing media mixes.

We aim to supply growers what they want – a consistent quality product when they want it – our goal being a maximum five day lead time from when an order is

Recent major investment to upgrade our Nutberry

released to production. ICL will provide full technical

growing media production site, near Annan in Dumfries

backup, including visits to grower operations to discuss

and Galloway, has included the installation of a bespoke

their requirements.

Designed by experts at ICL, AngelaWeb 2.0 takes precision nutrition to the next level.

Containing over 900 individual recommendations, tailored to specific fruit and vegetables crops, AngelaWeb 2.0 takes in to account the crop type, variety, growing media and growth phase to display the specific nutritional demands. By inputting information regarding the water source and how it is applied, and selecting the fertilizer products of choice, AngelaWeb 2.0 calculates a regime tailored to the exact needs of the crop.

zz Designed by the experts in precision nutrition for professionals zz Helps ensure the crop gets exactly what it requires zz Set to play a key role helping UK growers comply with the new water framework directive zz Maximise your crop yields zz No more nutrient wastage zz Increase productivity zz Save precious management time

Giving your crops what they need?

Saving you time, money and helping the environment

Many factors impact on plant quality and correct nutrition is among the most important. It not only has a key role to play in preventing plant diseases, but is vital to healthy growth and, where appropriate, crop yield – therefore ultimately its financial performance.

While some find manually calculating crop nutrition programmes for different crop stages somewhat daunting, it can also be time consuming,

Plants need the correct nutrients depending on the growth stage, the growing media and its pH and Electrical Conductivity (EC). Water quality is another key parameter and on many nurseries can change through the season when switching between different water sources. How it is applied to crop also has an impact.

AngelaWeb 2.0 looks to save precious management time and decrease any errors in nutrient calculations. With the rising price of mineral raw materials and transport costs, fertilizer is a significant input cost. Apply too little and crop quality/yield suffers, apply too much and money is wasted, the environment suffers and growers may fall foul of the new water framework directive.

How it works...

Web based, AngelaWeb 2.0 is straightforward to operate and apply. First the crop, including the variety, as well as growing media type and growth phase is selected. From this the crop’s specific nutritional demands are displayed as well as the option to create Controlled Release Fertilizer simulations. The next step involves inputting data from a detailed analysis of the water source and how it is to be applied. Next, by selecting from a list of ‘straights’ or water soluble fertilizers, the software calculates a fertilizer regime. In support of this, it generates a graph showing the percentage of the plants nutritional needs being fulfilled at each growth stage, as well as the EC level.

As the season progresses if certain elements changes, such as the water source, the existing data can be retrieved and changes quickly made. The software, having made the necessary tweaks and adjustments to the fertilizer programme, produces new print outs and reports.

AngelaWeb 2.0 generates graphs showing the percentage of the plants nutritional needs being fulfilled at each growth stage and at the EC level.

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