Trace Nutrients in Fibrophos

In addition to the major and secondary nutrients, Fibrophos contains a full range of trace elements. We now know that these trace elements are essential nutrients for all growing crops and need replacing. Fibrophos puts back trace elements in the same proportion that they were initially removed - because it is produced from combusted (cereal-rich) poultry manure.

Manganese

Adequate levels of Manganese are required to improve the enzymic reactions in crops. Deficiencies are common on organic and sandy soils at high pH. The high levels of Manganese in Fibrophos can reduce the risk of crop deficiency in these situations.

Boron

Boron is known to improve sugar synthesis and regular applications maintain a better soil balance particularly for root crops and oilseed rape.

Copper

Copper deficiencies occur in some regions, particularly on cereals on sand, peat and shallow organic soils over chalks. Deficiencies are often expensive to rectify. All trace elements in Fibrophos are supplied at no extra charge sp provide a cost effective way to give peace of mind.

Cobalt

Cobalt is required by Rhizobium - the symbiotic bacterium that fixes nitrogen in the root nodules of clovers and legumes. Cobalt is also essential for animals in forming vitamin B12. A lack of cobalt causes 'pining' in sheep and stops clover fixing nitrogen.

Molybdenum

Molybdenum is essential for clover to fix nitrogen. Associated with acid conditions, deficiencies can lead to poorer use of nitrogen, so Fibrophos will help eliminate such a risk.

Zinc

Zinc is essential for both animals and plants. Deficiencies occur on sandy soils with high pH and phosphate levels and has been known to be a problem in maize.

Iron

Iron is taken up by the plant roots and is involved in enzymic reactions and the formation of chlorophyll. Although deficiencies are not common, chlorosis in sugar beet and some cereals can be a problem. Fibrophos helps maintain the balance.

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