Quality Statement

Consistent fuel source and continuous sampling means the physical quality and nutrient analysis of the product vary very little.

The poultry litter fuel is only sourced from British poultry farms and is closely monitored for chemical composition and every delivery to the power station can be traced to a particular poultry farm from which it came.

The incineration process takes the litter to 800oC so this ensures there are no pathogens. As poultry manure cannot be applied during the wet winter months and Fibrophos is manufactured throughout the year, it ensures an outlet for the littler throughout the year – so reducing the problems associated with nitrogen leaching.

By creating a consistent quality ash product it makes it easier to spread accurately. Fibrophos is regulated under the UK FIAS regulations. It is also sold exclusively by John Hatcher & Co Ltd who have ISO9001 quality accreditation.

All grades of Fibrophos are sold as Compound Fertilisers as defined on page 46 of the UK Fertiliser Regulations 1991 and supported by an appropriate statutory statement.

Fibrophos Ltd are members of the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC)

Fibrophos is always competitively priced with similar P&K products across the UK.With the wide range of trace elements – at no extra charge, providing comfort that your soils are likely to have a good nutrient balance, Fibrophos represents exceptional value for money.

It is the responsibility of the user to read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheet, to ensure that the product is fit for purpose, and to apply the product in accordance with the DEFRA Code of Good Agricultural Practice.

Farmed animals must not be allowed access to the land for at least 21 days following application to land. This is precautionary advice as Fibrophos is not itself harmful to livestock if ingested in small quantities.

How do we know Fibrophos does what is claimed?

Over the past 20 years, formal trial work has been systematically carried out to establish that the product performs in yield and quality terms as well as Triple-Superphosphate (TSP) and Muriate of Potash (MOP) – both of which are used as standards. Using a variety of well respected research bodies, it was confirmed that the phosphate and potash in Fibrophos are as effective as TSP and MOP across most soil pH levels. In some cases the potash in Fibrophos was shown to demonstrate less antagonism than that of MOP. The work further demonstrates the added bonus of Fibrophos with increased performance from the other major and minor nutrients also present.

How does Fibrophos compare with other fertilisers?

Fibrophos is priced competitively on a unit delivered basis with PK fertilisers across the UK. The many added benefits e.g. secondary and trace elements are therefore offered as a considerable bonus.

Organic status of Fibrophos

Although derived from totally organic origin, Fibrophos has not been given organic status where the litter is derived from poultry reared in intensive systems – including most broiler systems.Where litter is sourced from approved animal husbandry systems, Fibrophos has been approved for use on organic systems by UKROFS (Soil Association and Organic Farmers & Growers, etc). Therefore, unless the regulations change, Fibrophos cannot be used in organic systems.

Availability and Application of Fibrophos

Fibrophos is currently only available as a coarse powder and is best spread using contractors’ moving belt machines. There is a comprehensive network of distributors and merchants throughout the UK who have access to suitable machines. Summaries of all the trials are available to download in PDF format, please click below

TR1 Fibrophos as a Fertiliser

TR2 Fibrophos as a Phosphate Source for Grassland

TR3 Fibrophos on Spring Barley

TR4 Fibrophos as a Source of Sulphur

TR5 Fibrophos for High pH Soils

TR6 Fibrophos - Sodium and Magnesium Uptake

Technical Information