Specialty Agriculture Precision nutrition for high-value crops
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Content Introduction to ICL
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Controlled Release Fertilizers
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Agrocote® Max
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Agrocote® 10 Agrocote® S
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Agroblen® Total
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Wetting and Water Conservation Agents H2Flo® 14 Water Soluble Fertilizers
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Agrolution® pHLow
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Agrolution® 17 Liquid Fertilizers Agroleaf® 19
ICL Specialty Fertilizers, think Quality! The specialty agriculture group focuses on open-field
sugarcane and tree crops. Although we have a broad view
production which includes fruits and vegetables, as well
in Specialty Agriculture, we have a tight focus on a crucial
as other agricultural crops such as nuts, potatoes, cotton,
ingredient: quality.
The ICL perception of Quality revolves around three key issues: 1 Innovation – ICL is the recognized standard for product innovation and performance. Innovation areas include controlled release fertilizer 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.
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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
they contribute is immense. The correct nutrients used
nutrition used is part of this. In reality, the nutritional
as part of a nutrition program 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
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Controlled Release Fertilizers (CRF) Controlled Release Fertilizers are fertilizer granules which are covered with a
Max
semipermeable coating (a kind of membrane). After application, water penetrates through the semipermeable coating and starts to dissolve the nutrients present in the granule. The release of nutrients starts once they have been partially dissolved. Influenced by temperature, the membrane regulates the daily release of nutrients. With higher temperatures, the release of nutrients will be faster, at lower
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temperatures it will be slower; synchronized with plant growth. When it comes to Controlled Release Fertilizer technology, ICL SF is the industry leader. With three distinct coating technologies, our range includes coated homogeneous N-P-K fertilizers to coated single macronutrients while our coating technologies span the industry’s oldest most dependable to the newest and most advanced. CRF play an important role in improving
have enough nutrition to last until the
yield, reducing nutrient losses and
end of the growth cycle. A simple one-
simplifying fertilizer application. These
time application of CRF delivers targeted
products help to regulate the nutrient levels
nutrition that leads to uniform growth,
through the entire plant’s growth cycle.
optimal yield and resistant plants with a
Younger plants are not harmed or stressed
lot less effort – maximum results with
from excess salt levels, while mature plants
minimal effort.
E-Max Release Technology™
Benefits of E-Max
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 longevities, even under the warmest conditions.
zz Coating’s thin weight allows for Nutrient Core E-Max Coating
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 semipermeable E-Max coating and dissolves the nutrient core.
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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 disintegrates 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
Other Fertilizers
With CRF, the supply of nutrients 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
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Max Precision Nutrition in HighValue Specialty Agriculture Coating Technology: 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.
Exclusive reacted polymer coating allows for instant hardening of coating for consistent and improved durability.
•T he coating is strong
and durable to assure dependable results.
•T he coating’s thin
weight allows for higher nutrient ratios.
Source: EVOS; University of Georgia
Utilizing advanced microscopy, this photograph shows the even application of our E-Max Release Technology. The uniform coating thickness provides consistent and improved performance in every batch.
HOW THE TECHNOLOGY WORKS
Moisture penetrates the coating
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Nutrient(s) dissolve into a solution in the granule
As soil temperatures rise, nutrients release through the polymer coating
Upon release of nutrients into the soil, the polymer coating begins to decompose
These controlled release fertilizers with longevities
nutrition that escapes into the atmosphere or is
ranging from one to seven months are specially
lost to leaching is significantly reduced, minimizing
formulated to assist in the production of
the environmental impact. Experience unmatched
high-value crops. The overall advantage is an
consistency and performance with AgrocoteÂŽ
advanced approach to nutrition that optimizes crop
E-Max Release Technology.
uptake and utilization. The amount of inefficient
Benefits of Agrocote Max 1
Delivers the core nutrients up to 6 months. Therefore, it can be employeed for most short– and medium-term growth crops
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The durable coating secures less product breakage hence longer residual feeding
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A coating technology for all circumstances
Agrocote Max Analysis
Longevity
Product #
44-0-0
1-2M
G93059
43-0-0
2-3M
G93061
43-0-0
3-4M
G93057
42-0-0
4-5M
G93062
41-0-0
6-7M
G93065
13-0-0+17Ca
2-3M
G93087
13-0-0+16.8 Ca
3-4M
G93088
13-0-0+16.5 Ca
4-5M
G93089
13-0-0+16.1 Ca
5-6M
G93090
0-0-19.5+9.5 Mg
2-3M
G93078
0-0-19.5+9.5 Mg
3-4M
G93079
0-0-19+9 Mg
5-6M
G93080
0-0-18.5+9 Mg
6-8M
G93081
0-0-0+14.1 Mg
3-4M
G93091
0-0-0+13.8 Mg
6-7M
G93092
0-0-0+17.8 Fe
3-4M
G93085
0-0-0+17.5 Fe
4-5M
G93086
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Proven Technology for Over 30 Years Coating Technology: The controlled release of nutrition through the protective resin coating is initiated and regulated by soil temperature. This precise metering of nutrition optimizes crop uptake and utilization. The amount of inefficient nutrition that escapes into the atmosphere or by leaching, is significantly reduced, minimizing the environmental impact.
Benefits of AgrocoteÂŽ 1
Proven technology with over 30 years of research and commercial application
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Durable coating for improved blending and application
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Complete N-P-K formulations available as well as coated single nutrients
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Longevities from 3 to 14 months
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Reduced point salinity index
These fertilizers with longevities ranging from three to fourteen months are specially formulated to assist in the production of high-value crops. The overall advantage is an advanced approach to nutrition that improves crop quality and maximizes yield, while helping to optimize the grower’s fertilizer investment. Complete N-P-K formulations are available, as well as a MAP product and two potash longevities.
Agrocote Analysis 19-6-12 19-6-12 18-6-12 10-48-0 9-47-0 0-0-48 0-0-48 0-0-57 0-0-56 0-0-55
Longevity 3-4M 8-9M 12-14M 1-2M 3-4M 1-2M 3-4M 2-3M 3-4M 5-6M
Product # G93024B G93026B G93028 G93035 G93036 G93025 G93027 G93052 G93056 G93055
HOW THE TECHNOLOGY WORKS
Moisture penetrates the coating
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Nutrient(s) dissolve into a solution in the granule
As soil temperatures rise, nutrients release through the polymer coating
Upon release of nutrients into the soil, the polymer coating begins to decompose
S Dual Action Coating for Optimum Crop Uptake • E xternal
Coating Technology: Agrocote® S controlled release fertilizers feature Poly-S®, a dual-acting
polymer coating
coating technology that limits the solubility of urea and minimizes nitrogen exposure to the soil environment at the same time. When activated by water, this dual action begins metering
• Nutrient core
nutrition as needed to optimize crop uptake and utilization during growth. This action also
• Internal Sulphur coating
significantly reduces the amount of inefficient nutrition that escapes into the atmosphere and from leachates, minimizing the environmental impact.
Benefits of Agrocote S 1
Controlled release mechanism driven by microbial degradation and diffusion, not temperature.
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Flexibility to choose from a portfolio of controlled release urea and/or potassium sulfate
Consistent release longevity regardless of climate.
depending on soil conditions
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Crop uniformity and quality is greater due to balanced and controlled nutrition
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Maximized cost in use versus conventional, uncoated fertilizers
These controlled release fertilizers are specially
Agrocote S
formulated to assist in the production of high-
Analysis
Longevity
Product #
value crops. The overall advantage is an advanced
38-0-0 (mini)
3-4M
G69389A
approach to nutrition that improves crop quality
38-0-0
3-4M
G93040
and maximizes yield, while helping to optimize the
37-0-0
5-6M
G93165
grower’s fertilizer investment.
39-0-0
1-2M
G93041
0-0-43.5
5-6M
G93034
HOW THE TECHNOLOGY WORKS
Moisture penetrates the coating and dissolves the nutrient core
Bacteria convert sulfur to sulfate while nutrient solution begins to release
Nutrient solution continues releasing through the Poly-S coating
Nutrient is fully released; only minor sulfur coating remains and begins to decompose
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Agroblen® Total controlled release fertilizers are designed to deliver precision crop nutrition that can be matched to your specific crop, stage of growth, climate and overall nutritional program. Featuring balanced formulas with micronutrients, the complete Agroblen Total portfolio is powered by ICL SF Agrocote® coating technology with every bag containing at least 70% of coated materials. The proven performance of Agroblen Total provides growers with unmatched nutritional options to meet the needs of their specific crops and growing conditions.
Resin Technology
How Agroblen works Agroblen contains encapsulated N-P-K. After Agroblen is applied to the soil, the moisture penetrates the capsule, dissolving the nutrients and triggering their gradual release. Water vapor penetrates the granule, the elements are dissolved and gradually released.
Agroblen Total has been specifically
Agroblen Total
engineered to be placed in the root
Analysis
Longevity Minor Elements
Product #
High K
3-4 M
G93102
High K
3-4 M
14-4-22
High K
5-6 M
13-4-21
High K
5-6M
14-4-21
High K
12-14 M
12-4-9
High K
12-14 M
+Micronutrients
G93108
17-5-11
Universal
8-9 M
+Micronutrients
G93109
15-5-11
Universal
12-14 M
+Micronutrients
G93110
16-8-12
Slow Start
12-14M
+Micronutrients
G93111
14-14-14
Balanced
5-6 M
G93114
16-7-16
High NK
5-6 M
G93115
12-22-12
High P
5-6 M
G93116
zone at planting or as a side dress on
15-5-22
established crops. Agroblen Total should
14-4-20
be applied at a depth where it will not become exposed when the bed settles and where it will be in contact with moist soil. Agroblen Total may also be broadcast and pulled into beds or drilled in center or shoulder of beds.
+Micronutrients
G93104 +Micronutrients
G93106 G93107
Benefits of Agroblen Total
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G93103
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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
The highest grade materials for the best results.
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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 are used so that
uniform distribution of water and dissolved nutrients allows
substrates, including soil, will hydrate uniformly when watered.
plants to grow more vigorously and promotes optimum root
This is very important when the medium is dry, as it often is
growth. Improved air to water ratios, vital for optimum plant
with new plantings, or when it fails to get watered on a regular
growth, are also established when a wetting agent is used.
basis. Occasionally, with new plantings, the irrigation water will “pond” or “puddle” on top or channel down the insides of the bag or container without readily infiltrating the 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.
Wetting agents work to create an environment in the substrate that promotes uniform water movement and wetting. More
H2Flo increases crop productivity by improving the efficiency of water and fertilizers. H2Flo is an unique blend of surfactants to ICL. It has been designed to move water and fertilizers quickly and efficiently through different substrates. The advances made in surfactant technology means that this product leads the way in water conservation and provides growers and farmers with the most advanced wetting agents available. H2Flo can be applied by drip, centre pivot, overhead irrigation, boom sprayer and knapsack sprayer.
Benefits of H2Flo
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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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Penetrates and migrates, affecting entire root zone not just at the soil surface
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Excellent spreading and penetration characteristics
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Flexible application programs and flexible water rates
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High strength product, contains 88% surfactant for superior performance
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.
M-77ÂŽ Technology M-77 is an exclusive package of compounds that have defined purposes. This package includes ingredients that enhance the delivery of the spray solution, its speedy uptake, and the effectiveness of the nutrients included on their target organs and tissues. An additional innovative, patented plant booster takes the plant nutrition even one step further. All these ingredients result in healthier and more productive crops.
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An All-In-One Water Soluble Package Patented pHLow technology… Perfect for growers that battle high pH and high alkalinity in their irrigation water and/or soils. Reduces stock solution pH to neutralize highly alkaline water eliminating precipitation of vital nutrients…Neutralizes bicarbonates in alkaline irrigation water limiting “scale” buildup in tanks, pipes and emitters…creates a low pH soil solution improving nutrient availability to the plant…safer than handling liquid mineral acids…with high percentage of chelated micros…high maximum solubilities.
Agrolution pHLow Analysis 6-31-31
Product # High PK with minors
G93202
11-44-13
High P with minors
G93201
12-26-26
High PK with minors
G93203
15-6-27
High K & Ca with minors
G93206
15-11-31
High K & Mg with minors
G93204
20-19-20
Balanced with minors
G93200
20-10-20
High NK with minors
G93205
pH Response of Alkaline Water* with Addition of Agrolution pHLow 9 8 Ag pHLow 6-31-31
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pH
Ag pHLow 11-44-13 Ag pHLow 12-26-26
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Ag pHLow 15-6-27 Ag pHLow 15-11-31
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Ag pHLow 20-10-20 Ag pHLow 20-19-20
4 3
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Pounds of product per 1000 gallons water
* Initial water with pH 8.4 and 250 ppm alkalinity.
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140
Single-Bag Solutions for Many Needs The AgrolutionÂŽ portfolio is comprised of all-purpose fertigation formulations for post planting, flowering and fruit setting stages. This advanced line of root zone fertigation fertilizers has been developed to supply plant nutrients in the correct proportions while offering the convenience of a single-bag solution to fit any agronomic need; quick dissolving, fully soluble with fully chelated micronutrients and enhanced zinc and iron.
Agrolution Analysis
Product #
20-20-20
Balanced with minors
G93260
32-11-11
High N with minors
G93261
11-6-20+6Ca+1.5Mg
High K with minors
G93262
20-2-20 +1.5Mg
Low P with minors
G93263
15-0-15+5Ca+2Mg
Zero P with minors
G93264
16-3-26+3.4Ca
High K with minors
G93265
19-7-12+3.2Mg
with Minors for Blueberry
G93266
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ICL provides the agronomic advice and technical backup you would expect from a leading global company.
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Advanced Technology for Foliar Feeding The Agroleaf® product portfolio is made up of fully soluble foliar fertilizers that contain macro- and micronutrients and formulated with Fertivant®, and advanced adjuvant technology. Fertivant ensures foliar uptake of all applied nutrients. Foliar feeds from the Agroleaf line fit into any fertilization program and are chloride free. The Fertivant Triple Action Formula Fertivant is a patented, environmentally friendly adjuvant that is built into the Agroleaf portfolio. It is designed to help plant nutrients break through the leaf cuticle. This advanced and prolonged delivery system, especially developed for foliar application, works in three ways:
Benefits of Agroleaf 1
Speeds up permeability of the cuticle to active substances
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Evenly spreads the drops of the spray on the surface
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Firmly attaches the nutrient/active ingredients to the leaf surface and delays evaporation
Agroleaf® Starter 11-36-24 with micros • Provides readily accessible nutrition for root development and plant growth immediately after planting • Improves crop quality and helps stimulate flowering • The rapid, early season growth helps crops compete more effectively with weeds and may reduce the need to apply herbicides • Requires less volume of spray, which lowers the per acre nutrient cost • The accelerated nutrient penetration persists for as long as four weeks
Agroleaf® Booster 8-16-39 with micros • Results in a size and quality increase of fruits and nuts • Improved crop quality • Greater and faster penetration on nutritional N-P-K elements of ionic (MKP and KNO3), non-ionic (urea) fertilizers and micronutrients • Requires less volume of spray, which lowers the per acre nutrient cost • The accelerated nutrient penetration persists for as long as four weeks
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