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Suståne’s recipe for optimal organic recovery

Suståne’s recipe for optimal organic recovery: It’s all about organics on stand 170 at BTME, as Suståne Natural Fertilizers return to Harrogate.

As one of the most comprehensively researched organic fertiliser ranges available in today’s market, a stop by the Suståne stand at BTME is a must for anybody looking for natural solutions to plant nutrition and soil management and this year will prove no different! The focus for 2023 will be products to help with all-important post-renovation recovery, including Suståne’s unique Soil ReGen® Structural Soil Conditioner.

Suståne's recipe for optimal organic recovery

Suståne’s recipe for optimal organic recovery

Soil ReGen® is used for amending soils on the golf course and a range of other professional and commercial lawn situations. Reducing compaction and increasing water and air infiltration rates, Soil ReGen® supplies organic-rich and biologically stable humus, humic acids, beneficial microorganisms and other organic nutrients to regenerate and rebuild disturbed or depleted soils.

Ideal for use in conjunction with spring-time renovation work, Soil ReGen® aerates the soil, improving oxygen availability and permeability of the ground – optimising conditions for germination and establishment – while providing long-lasting sources of organic plant nutrition.

Another product formulated to assist plant establishment is Suståne® 4-6-4 organic granulated slow-release nitrogen fertiliser. 4-6-4 is formulated to be gentle on plants, making it ideal for spreading with seed and applying to seedlings in both fine turf and landscape environments. This ‘complete’ blend containing slow-release nitrogen (SRN), chelated micronutrients, organic phosphorous, and humic substances designed to replenish soils with a rich supply of humus and the essential nutrients needed for long-term benefit.

Soil ReGen® and 4-6-4 are just two products in a broad portfolio of natural fertilisers and soil builders, designed to bring maximum microbial benefit and long-lasting nutrition, with minimal environmental impact. The Suståne team will be available to answer all of your technical questions, across the three days on stand 170.

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ICL launches new organic based fertiliser

ICL launches new organic based fertiliser: ICL has announced the launch of Gronamic Golf 6-2-4, an organic based fertiliser with unique, proven and sustainable ingredients.

Gronamic Golf 6-2-4 is designed to deliver a healthy natural turf response. It combines a unique blend of mineral and plant-based organic nutrition with a proven biostimulant.

ICL launches new organic based fertiliser

ICL launches new organic based fertiliser

Gronamic Golf 6-2-4 contains ingredients that are unique to ICL in turf.

SMX, the sustainably sourced seaweed concentrate that has been shown in trials to improve turf colour, turf quality, root development and stress tolerance.

Pearl Struvite, a recycled, slow-release phosphorus, derived from the water treatment industry.

Polyhalite is exclusively mined in the UK by ICL, is a low chloride fertiliser, and being a natural product with no chemical processing makes it suitable for organic feeding programmes.

Gronamic Golf 6-2-4 is the latest product to be added to the Gronamic range and is available from ICL with immediate effect.

Please contact ICL on 01473 237100 or visit www.icl-sf.co.uk or www.icl-sf.ie if you are in Ireland.

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New BASIS organic farming course dates

New BASIS organic farming course dates: Organic certifier, OF&G (Organic Farmers & Growers), in collaboration with independent awarding body, BASIS and agronomy advisers, Abacus Agriculture have announced 2022 dates for the newly launched Foundation Award in Organic Farming, following a successful pilot.

Next year’s Harper Adams University accredited level four courses will take place over three days on 18 – 21 January at Stoneleigh Park; Warwickshire, 19 – 22 April at the Great Yorkshire Showground; 19 – 22 July at the Bath and West showground and 27 – 30 September, venue to be confirmed.

New BASIS organic farming course dates

New BASIS organic farming course dates

“We received really positive feedback after the trial in the autumn,” says Steven Jacobs, OF&G business development manager. “Farmers and advisers have a strong appetite to build their knowledge of organic systems and we’ve been taking enquiries for the course already and anticipate good uptake.”

The Foundation Award provides a comprehensive introduction to organic farming and organic legislation; to primarily crop and livestock production, soil management and conversion planning.

George Fletcher, who co-manages Berkswell Cheese, completed the pilot course and notes that with the rise of input costs associated with conventional agriculture, he was looking to make his business more financially sustainable. “The course taught me about practical techniques to help reduce expensive fertiliser and spray use and the clear advantages of bringing livestock into my crop rotation.”

Ian Knight, farm adviser and director at Abacus Agri, adds that this training is not only for those considering organic conversion. “The course is relevant across the agricultural sector. The key principles of organic farming and a natural biological approach to soil, crop, livestock and human health apply to every sustainable farming business and forms the direction of government policy and grant support for agriculture.”

BASIS’ head of business development, Greg Hopkinson explains what candidates should expect from the training and assessment for this course; “At BASIS we are really excited about supporting the organic sector through this new qualification. Candidates will need to combine the onsite training they receive with independent study before taking a written exam which will assess the knowledge they have gained.”

Designed to be a stepping-stone towards more advanced certifications in the future, the Foundation Award provides a comprehensive introduction to organic production which will be complemented by additional courses in the future. To learn more about the Foundation Award in Organic Farming visit www.ofgorganic.org or www.basis-reg.co.uk/training.

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Suståne provides the organic solution

Suståne provides the organic solution: Organic solutions to plant nutrition and soil management are becoming an ever-increasing choice at leading sports facilities around the globe, as attention turns to both the impacts of more traditional chemicals and the benefits to the environment of more natural approaches.

Built on over 40 years of research, Suståne Natural Fertiliser has one of the largest ranges of organic-based fertilisers and soil builders developed for all landscape and turf applications.

Suståne provides the organic solution

Suståne provides the organic solution

Suståne is the most comprehensively researched organic fertiliser brand available in today’s market. Over 800 independent studies have been conducted in areas including turf establishment, disease suppression, environmental impact, effects on wildlife and soil improvement – the result of this research is a biologically-active, organic product range built for agronomic performance. Suståne’s aerobic, thermophilic composting process is the most environmentally sound method for recycling of agricultural residue, generating no methane and fewer greenhouse gases than other organic stabilisation processes. With the manufacturing impact on the environment low, the benefits of Suståne to the landscape are many.

Through the unique process, the organic feedstock is concentrated into a nutrient rich humus – rich in microbial diversity yet low in biological oxygen demand. Suståne’s microbial diversity index of 4.5 is critical to many soil and plant functions, providing optimal microbiology for plants to thrive. The release of nitrogen is slow, predictable and efficient, reducing loss to the environment through volatilisation, leaching or immobilisation and provides a long-lasting, sustainable source of plant nutrition and soil improvements.

There are formulations within the Suståne range suitable for every turf type and agronomic application, from 100% organic to higher nitrogen natural-base formulations, each with unique release rates and nutrient profiles. New to the range in 2021 is Suståne Soil Regen® – a soil amendment product formulated to improve soil structure by increasing infiltration rates and the profiles’ ability to hold nutrients and moisture.

The Suståne range is available through a network of approved distributors globally, with dedicated Regional Managers on hand to provide tailored, technical advice.

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Germinal’s 100% Organic Fertiliser

Germinal’s 100% Organic Fertiliser: Germinal has added a 100% organic slow release fertiliser, which promotes soil health and enables grass swards to withstand disease pressure, to its expanding range of specialist amenity grass care products.

G7 Bio Builder is a granulated 5-3-8 NPK fertiliser which also contains 8% CaO and 0.5% Mg.*  It can be used at any time during the growing season but is especially effective when used immediately after fine turf swards on golf greens, golf tees and sports pitches have been renovated or aerated.

Germinal's 100% Organic Fertiliser

The new fertiliser’s 100% organic composition enhances sand-based soil profiles by providing naturally occurring rhizobacteria with a viable and consistent supply of organic material on which to feed.  This in turn stimulates natural biological activity within the rhizosphere and enhances the cation and nutrient exchange capacity of the rootzone, thereby improving the sward’s natural ability to put down healthy new growth and to fight off infection and disease.  Its mini-granular (1-2mm) formulation ensures the fertiliser breaks down quickly and is rapidly dispersed throughout the rootzone for immediate uptake.

“G7 Bio Builder releases a steady and predictable supply of nutrients over a period of 12-16 weeks, during which time it encourages the growth of beneficial microbes within the soil profile.  This subsequently allows improved root development and increases the sward’s resistance to soil borne pathogens,” explains Richard Brown, Germinal Amenity Sales Manager.

“Applying G7 Bio Builder regularly throughout the year, typically from April onwards, provides a controlled and sustainable supply of organic material which enables the soil’s naturally occurring and beneficial rhizobacteria to flourish.  This in turn ensures the sward is in prime condition, enabling it to withstand disease and infection pressures and also to tolerate heat stress.”

G7 Bio Builder is recommended for application at a spreading rate of 70g/m2.

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Germinal Launch Organic Based Fertiliser

Germinal Launch Organic Based Fertiliser: Germinal has launched an organic based phased-release fertiliser which provides up to five months’ worth of nutrients and trace elements from a single application at a budget-friendly price point.

GSR Tri-Phase is an 18-3.5-8 NPK fertiliser which also supplies one unit of MgO plus trace elements including copper, zinc, boron, manganese and molybdenum. *

Germinal Launch Organic Based Fertiliser

Recommended for use on all fine grass swards including golf greens, tees and fairways, sports pitches and all amenity areas, GSR Tri-Phase’s mini-granular (1-2mm) formulation delivers a cost-effective and consistent supply of nitrogen and potash over a period of 16-20 weeks.

Richard Brown, Germinal Amenity Sales Manager explains: “We recognise that, for many landscapers, local authorities and golf, rugby and football clubs, grass and groundcare budgets can be very tight.  We have therefore developed our own phased-release fertiliser which is as good as anything else on the market but at a more affordable price.  It can be used either as a base feed as part of a wider fertiliser programme, or, where budgets are severely restricted, as a standalone, single application product.”

GSR Tri-Phase contains three forms of nitrogen to provide three phases of nutrient release into the rootzone: an initial hit of quick release nitrogen gives way to methylene urea which is subsequently followed by a final release of organic based nitrogen.  In addition, potash is also released slowly throughout the growing season to regulate water uptake and to ensure nutrients and trace elements remain mobile and available for uptake.

“This not only reduces plant stress throughout the growing season, but also enhances the sward’s ability to withstand drought conditions,” Mr Brown adds.  “A single application of 25-35g/m2 in the spring – typically in late March or early April – will instigate good early season growth and recovery and provide the necessary nutrients required by high performance grass swards for the majority of the growing season and certainly through until August or September.  During this time GSR Tri-Phase will release a slow and steady supply of available nitrogen ensuring a consistent rate of grass growth with no intense bursts of activity.”

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Ultra Soil Solutions Organic Success

Ultra Soil Solutions Organic Success: As part of Ultra Soil Solutions Ltd development, we are proud to have been appointed UK distributors for ALN organic products, which we will be launching at BTME 2019 (stand 240 RED).

Ultra Soil Solutions Ltd, are continually working to provide our customers with solutions in an increasingly difficult market. With traditional chemicals being withdrawn from sale, sports turf managers are in need of cost effective, readily available and environmentally friendly alternatives.

Ultra Soil Solutions Organic Success

Andy Church, MD at Ultra Soil Solutions Ltd stated, “As with all of our products, we let our loyal customers tell us how effective they are”.

Having now had the range tested by greenkeepers and groundsman who already use our market leading GYP-FLO liquid gypsum, the “Renovation” range is proving to be a very cost effective nutritional input programme that can also offer real advances in pest and disease control. Our “Natur Engorde” has been used to produce playing surfaces to the highest standard, as seen in this picture.

Our customers have found that they can improve their playing surfaces whilst saving money!                                       

In addition to Natur Engorde, our new Sekacit, Sekamosa and Tuta liquid organic products are specifically formulated to increase the plants resistance to fungal and pest infestation.

Our direct involvement in the production of the range and close cooperation with the manufacturers, allows us to tailor products to meet our customers specific needs.

For more information on this new development in liquid organic nutrient solutions, contact Ultra Soil Solutions Ltd on sales@ultrasoil.co.uk or Andy Church on 07835 066439 Alternatively, come and visit us at BTME Harrogate 2019, stand number 240

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Ultra Soil Solutions Organic Success

Ultra Soil Solutions Organic Success: As part of Ultra Soil Solutions Ltd development, we are proud to have been appointed UK distributors for ALN organic products.

Ultra Soil Solutions Ltd, are continually working to provide our customers with solutions in an increasingly difficult market. With traditional chemicals being withdrawn from sale, sports turf managers are in need of cost effective, readily available and environmentally friendly alternatives.

Ultra Soil Solutions Organic Success

Andy Church, MD at Ultra Soil Solutions Ltd stated, “As with all of our products, we let our loyal customers tell us how effective they are”.

Having now had the range tested by greenkeepers and groundsman, the “Renovation” range is proving to be a very cost effective nutritional input programme that can also offer real advances in pest and disease control. Our “Natur Engorde” has been used to produce playing surfaces to the highest standard, as seen in this picture.

Our customers have quoted, “Given the ease of application, and speedy response from the Natur Engorde, I was immediately impressed”. If I can improve my playing surfaces and reduce costs at the same time, it’s an easy decision for me!”

In addition to Natur Engorde, our new Sekacit, Sekamosa and Tuta liquid organic products are specifically formulated to increase the plants resistance to fungal and pest infestation.

Our direct involvement in the production of the range and close cooperation with the manufacturers, allows us to tailor products to meet our customers specific needs.

For more information on this new development in liquid organic nutrient solutions, please contact Ultra Soil Solutions Ltd on sales@ultrasoil.co.uk or Andy Church on 07835 066439

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