Find out what makes Fibrophos different from similar products

Fibrophos is produced from burning the same consistent fuel source all the time. This means the physical quality and nutrient analysis of the product do not vary. It’s the same time after time. Fibrophos Ltd are members of the AIC and all product is sold under FIAS regulations so you may be assured that you get what is declared on the Statutory Statement which accompanies every load. Beware of other fertilisers which are not sold in this way.

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Will the trace elements in Fibrophos make much difference?

Trace elements are essential nutrients for all growing crops and need replacing. Acute trace element deficiencies need supplementary treatment but regular applications of Fibrophos will enrich the mineral composition of the soil. Fibrophos puts back trace elements in the same proportion as they were initially removed – because it is produced from combusted (cereal rich) poultry manure.

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The P&K is slow release, does this mean it won’t work quickly enough at low indices?

Not at all. The P&K are in both immediately available and sustained forms, providing nutrient throughout the growing season.

Extensive trials have shown that Fibrophos is a very effective source of phosphate across a wide range of agricultural soil types throughout the UK. The phosphate in Fibrophos is more than 80% soluble in 2% citric acid and nearly half is soluble in neutral ammonium citrate providing a long lasting as well as immediate supply to the growing crop. Trials showed that application of Fibrophos to both acid and alkaline grassland or arable crops significantly increased available soil phosphate within one month and this increase was maintained for at least 12 months. Citric soluble phosphate helps build up soil fertility over time.

The potash in Fibrophos is less soluble than inorganic fertilisers (50% water soluble), the uptake of potash is less rapid, avoiding luxury uptake that can cause staggers. ADAS trials carried out by ETSU for the DTI confirmed that the potash is very quickly available and is as effective as MOP. Any potash remaining will become available to the plants in the longer term, making Fibrophos a very effective fertiliser for grass and arable situations. Because the potash is available in line with crop growth demands, plants become healthier and stronger.

Since these early trials well over 1 million tonnes of Fibrophos has been sold nationwide for both cereal and grassland applications.

Many of the sales made today are to farmers who have used Fibrophos across their farms for over 20 years – thus endorsing the work carried out by ADAS.

See the Fibrophos handbook for all the features and benefits of Fibrophos PK Fertiliser.

Fibrophos, Organic, Sustainable, Renewable PK Source

Find out how Fibrophos works and how it is produced

How does it work?

It’s not a blend but it replaces nutrients in the same ratio removed by the growing crop. The immediate effects are a big PK boost. Unlike some other fertilisers there is a longer term benefit with the release of nutrients steadily over time, building balanced, stable soil and healthier, stronger crops.

How is Fibrophos produced?

It comes from predominantly deep litter poultry manure from cereal fed chickens, which is incinerated at 850°C in biomass power stations, producing a safe, pathogen free, ash by-product which is conditioned into a pure agronomically effective fertiliser containing all the plant nutrients (except nitrogen) which were present in the poultry feed.

How long has Fibrophos been produced?

For over two decades arable and grassland farmers have seen the benefits of Fibrophos and demand grows year on year. Research has confirmed that the phosphate and potash in Fibrophos is as effective as TSP and MOP and that secondary and trace elements offer an additional bonus. It works and it works very well.

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Fibrophos, Organic, Sustainable, Renewable PK Source

What are the major benefits of Fibrophos?

Fibrophos is an environmentally friendly, renewable PK fertiliser consisting of phosphate, potash, sulphur, magnesium, calcium, sodium and significant quantities of essential trace elements required by crops and grass to achieve high yields.

Fibrophos provides P&K in both immediately available and long lasting forms, providing available plant nutrients throughout the growing season and also replenishes nutrients removed to improve soil fertility.

Fibrophos recycles nutrients removed from agriculture back into agriculture so reduces amounts of nutrients mined and the environmental costs of transporting them.

The type of potash and magnesium contained in balance reduces risk of grass staggers. Fibrophos contains calcium and sulphur, so helps maintain pH & soil structure, maximises the uptake of nitrogen and improves protein synthesis. Sodium will improve the palatability of grass and help maintain healthy pastures.

Trials have shown uptake of magnesium better with Fibrophos than where TSP and MOP applied.

For more information and FAQs see the Fibrophos Handbook

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Secondary nutrients for your soil WITHOUT extra cost

In addition to PK elements, Fibrophos fertilisers contain a wide range of secondary nutrients (Sulphur, Magnesium, Sodium & Calcium) and important trace elements in significant quantities – all without extra cost.

Furthermore, chemical analysis has shown that those released are in forms available to plants.

Our handbook contains detailed reports and test results for Sulphur, Magnesium, Sodium & Calcium, plus a section on trace elements.

Fibrophos PK Fertiliser for Grassland

Fibrophos helps to raise the soil phosphate and potash indices on the poorest soils and together with all the other key nutrients naturally contained within it, will help to increase yields across the farm.

Regular applications of Fibrophos ensure that phosphate and potash, so vital for grass establishment, are maintained and those important secondary and trace elements which are often overlooked, are boosted to maximise grass yield and improve the health of your livestock.

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Potash in Fibrophos

Potash in Fibrophos

Fibrophos is a very effective source of potash, which is an important nutrient for grass especially where the whole crop is removed by silage or hay cuts.

In grain, potash is removed in proportion to the yield, e.g. 27 units per acre are removed in each tonne of grain and straw. 40 units per acre of potash are removed in each tonne of hay.

Fibrophos not only replaces the potash removed but also replenishes the soil with important secondary elements and most of the trace elements.

Features and Benefits of Potash in Fibrophos

  • Both water and citric soluble
  • Both rapid and controlled release
  • More effective performance
  • Potash availability in line with crop growth demands
  • Stronger, healthier plants

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Phosphate in Fibrophos

Phosphate in Fibrophos

Trials have shown that Fibrophos is a very effective source of phosphate across a wide range of soil types throughout the UK. The phosphate in Fibrophos is more than 80% soluble in 2% citric acid and half is soluble in neutral ammonium citrate providing a long lasting as well as immediate supply to the growing crop.

Applications to both acid and alkaline soils have been shown to increase the available soil phosphate within one month and this increase was maintained for at least 12 months.

Features and Benefits of Phosphate in Fibrophos

  • Does not get locked up as readily as soluble phosphate
  • Not only immediate performance, but also sustained performance
  • Can be applied at any time of year
  • Available to all crops
  • Flexible product. Simple and convenient to use across the farm
  • Longer lasting over several years
  • Can be applied on rotational basis

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