Fibrophos for Grassland

Fibrophos is unique as an all-in-one concentrated fertiliser. It not only raises the soil phosphate and potash status, but it also contains a complete range of secondary and trace elements including calcium which provides an excellent lime value for the soil.

The generally low phosphate and potash indices that have been recorded on grassland across the UK and more recent reports on soil sulphur deficiencies have lead to greater awareness of the potential shortages for crops. New silage analysis techniques will show the contribution of forage to the ration and the feeding value of home-grown conserved feed.

But yields from grass leys and quality silage for winter feeding can only be maximised if soil fertility is at it's optimum.

The aim with soil fertility is to build up a satisfactory stable and balanced level of nutrients capable of sustaining high yielding grasses and to enable efficient use of available nitrogen - which also helps reduce nitrogen leaching.

Fibrophos has been used extensively on British grassland for a number of years with impressive results. 

Two grades of Fibrophos are particularly well suited to silage making - Fibrophos High K 0-11-22 and Fibrophos Balanced 0-15-15. 

On grassland, a good supply of phosphate is essential to support clover, so Fibrophos is ideally suited for regular applications to grass/clover mixtures, whether sown or permanent. Fibrophos Traditional 0-22-12 can be used for grazing when soil phosphate levels are lower, either every year or every three years.

The problem of soil nutrient deficiency is naturally compounded after cuts of silage and hay, so it is vital to apply fertiliser well in advance of cutting.

Application Rates

Evaluation of Fibrophos as a source for grass

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