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AppleApricot ArtichokeAsparagus Broccoli Cabbage Carrot Cherry ZucchiniCucumber Eggplant Grain Grapes

Leek Corn Melon Onion Bell Pepper Pear Chilli Pepper Sugarcane Potato Rice Strawberry Tomato

Experiences by crop

Apple

“I choose to use NovAcid NPK in my apple orchards as the only fertigation fertilizer in my program. You tend to get blocked drippers with drip irrigation, but with NovAcid NPK it acidifies and buffers alkaline soils and keeps drippers clean. This allows for better plant available nutrients, leading to good tree growth and better fruit quality. I’m impressed with NovAcid NPK formulations being unique in their ability to mix Ca with phosphate and keep it fully dissolved without solidifying.”

Crops: Apple Farm size: 20 ha

Fergus McLachlanAustralia

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“I use Agroleaf Power 31-11-11+TE and 15-10-31+TE at different times of the season. These foliar fertilizer inputs allow me to increase the yields by ensuring bigger size and a higher sugar concentration. I noticed that after harvest the leaves remain greener, which obviously translates into better shelf-life.“

Crops: Peach, Apricot, Melon, Lettuce, Tomato Farm size: 12 ha

M. Jacques Boutonnet Gijean (34) - France

Apricot

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Artichoke

José María Fernández Moya Madrid - Spain

“What I value most about ICL is the commitment and confidence that they show in my day to day life. With the use of liquid fertilizers for fertigation, Nutri Liquid Perfect Fit A + B, I can efficiently provide all the nutrients my greenhouse peppers need, including the trace elements and taking into account the quality of my water. In open-air agriculture I use several liquid fertilizers from the Nutri Liquid NPK range with calcium and magnesium, adapting the fertilizer program for each stage of cultivation.“

Crops: Artichoke, Pepper, Broccoli, Lettuce, Celery, Zucchini Farm size: 14 ha

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Asparagus

“Agromaster has advantages over other products: it is effective, easy to apply (1 person can fertilize 100 hectares in 1 day) and the plant continuously receives all the nutrition it needs. The result is a homogeneous crop with plants of similar size since all the plants receive the same amount of nutrients. It is a profitable product for our crops, thanks to its high efficiency and reduced application costs.“

Crops: Strawberry , Green asparagus Farm size: 60 ha

Carlos González Arriba Mozoncillo - Spain

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Broccoli

“100% of my broccoli area is planted using Agromaster. We are saving time and money using Agromaster, while the yield is higher and the plants are stronger.”

Crops: Broccoli, Shallot, CeleryFarm size: 200 ha

Nathan Gerke Australia

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“We are using Agromaster fertilizers. We receive a fertilization program from our ICL advisor based on a soil analysis. This approach always delivers excellent results!”

Crops: Cabbage Farm size: 200 ha

Ivan Simeunović Croatia

Cabbage

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Carrot

Jesús Bermejo Chañe - Spain

“In carrots the result both in size and quality is impressive. This year we have collected 35% more tonnes of carrots in a single month when applying Agromaster.“

Crops: Leek, Carrot, Potato, Turnip, Cereal Farm size: 60 ha

“I started with Agromaster 4 years ago and now I use it in all my crops. I have found increased production and more uniformity in the final product. I can say that with Agromaster, production has increased and I end up with a higher quality product.“

Crops: Carrot, Potato Farm size: 20 ha

Juan Pablo Martín Sanz Pedraja de San Esteban - Spain

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“Since I use Agromaster I have improved the quantity and quality of my harvest. I’m really pleased with my Agromaster fertilizer and really satisfied with the results.”

Crops: Carrot Farm size: 300 ha

“It’s been three years since I started to speak to my ICL technical advisor and since then I have been using Agromaster. My carrots are more balanced and healthier.”

Crops: Carrot Farm size: 80 ha

Mauro Tiozzo Maccarese - Italy

Aldo Cortese Sabaudia (LT) - Italy

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Cherry

“H2Flo allows the water to penetrate the soil further, which means there’s potential for less water usage, helping us to conserve water, and although we have our own reservoir on site, we’re always looking for more sustainable ways to work. When looking at the data from the moisture probes, we could see that the product spread the water evenly throughout the soil profile, enabling better uptake from the root systems.”

Crops: Cherry Farm size: 33 ha

Emily Livesey Herefordshire - Great Britain

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Zucchini

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“In my greenhouses I use Nova soluble solid fertilizers, which provide nutrients for my crops and give me great results. With the technical support of the ICL team, we prepare the fertilization plan for the different growing conditions. I have been using Nova Potassium for 2 years now, and I’m impressed with its high solubility and its nitrogen-potassium ratio. In citrus I rely on liquid fertilizers for fertigation. With Nutri Liquid NPK + calcium and magnesium I get higher quality vegetables.”

Crops: Zucchini, Citrus Farm size: 7 ha

María Dolores Martínez Martínez Campo de Cartagena -Spain

“Thanks to the tailor made recommendations from the ICL Specialty Fertilizers team, I apply Agromaster and Solinure, and my crops are looking better every day.”

Crops: Cucumber Farm size: 3 ha

“Agromaster fertilizer can be used in different crops that are grown under tunnels, which is a great benefit for us. The fruits are significantly larger and very uniform.”

Crops: Cucumber Farm size: 7 ha

Raluca Covataru, Romania

Komljanc Martin Slovenia

Cucumber

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Eggplant

“I used conventional fertilizers for many years. They are cheaper, but I never got the same results as I do with Agromaster. Agromaster is the perfect fertilizer for vegetables in open field. With Agromaster, the nutrients don’t leach out in intensive farms where you have to irrigate continuously.”

Crops: Eggplant Farm size: 40 ha

“I used to grow different vegetables on my farm, although in recent seasons I started to specialize in the eggplant cultivation. In this time I have tried different kinds of liquid fertilizers but I decided to use ICL Specialty Fertilizers, specifically their Nutri Liquid NPK solutions with calcium and magnesium. These fertilizers don’t need any extra contributions in irrigation from other fertilizers, and they realize an excellent ratio between the vegetative and generative part of the plant, which is extraordinary.”

Crops: Eggplant Farm size: 2 ha

Ovidiu Anca Romania

Rafael Carretero López La Mojonera (Almería) - Spain

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“I use Agromaster in my potato and cereal crops. Agromaster nourishes my cereal crop for and extended period of time. The plant absorbs the nitrogen gradually which results in a healthier and more vigorous plant. This will be the first year that we will be able to analyze the results with Agromaster in the potato crop, once we finish the harvest. At this moment I can say that the plants show healthy, strong growth.”

Crops: Potato, Cereal, Wheat, Barley, SunflowerFarm size: 35 ha

Mariano Fragua Valladolid - Spain

Grain

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“I’ve been using Agroleaf Power 31-11-11+TE for 2 years on my vines at a rate of 3 kg / ha mixed in the same tank (130 L / ha) with my anti-mildew and anti-oidium. This powder dissolves very easily. After each application I notice a very quick effect on the vegetation in my plots, the foliage turns a much darker green. Agroleaf Power allows me to improve my yields.”

Crops: Vigne Farm size: 100 ha

“It’s very difficult to control nutrient inputs through the soil in sandy soils. For this reason I mix Agroleaf Power 31-11-11+TE soluble leaf fertilizer with my fungicide treatment at 3 kg in 150 L / ha. This brings me a very fast and effective reaction on the vegetation of my vines. I apply it from the stage 5/6 leaves for good nutrition before the flowering phase, so I can avoid coulure and get excellent yields.”

Crops: Vigne Farm size: 101 ha

MM. Denis & Didier Lavergne à Lansargues (34) - France

M. Bernard Vila à Vauvert (30) - France

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Grapes

Leek

Jesús Bermejo Chañe - Spain

“We use Agromaster as a topdressing application on all our crops. After trying several fertilizers for years, Agromaster has convinced me. The final weight of the crop is much higher than with other fertilizers, and the quality is also better.”

Crops: Leek, Carrot, Potato, Turnip, Cereal Farm size: 60 ha

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Corn

Z. Kovacs Romania

“It’s my first year using Agromaster for corn. It’s really remarkable how the controlled release nitrogen has improved the crop’s uniformity, color and yield. All my neighbours asked me: ‘Hey, what did you apply to this crop? It looks fantastic!’ I proudly answered: “Agromaster, try it and you will be impressed!“

Crops: Corn Farm size: 15 ha

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Melon

“I use Solinure FX 10-10-40 after fruit-set on my melon crop. Solinure FX has a great solubility and it allows me to reach a brix rate that is 2 points higher compared to my old soluble NPK fertilizer! Once you try it, you’ll never go back!”

Crops: Melon, Lettuce, Strawberries Farm size: 10 ha

Mr Guillaume SARL LA Paysanne (13) - France

“Indeed, since the launch 15 years ago, I have been a faithful user of Agromaster (coated nitrogen) for my winter lettuce (batavia and oak leaf) and my spring crops. In my calcareous soils, I apply Agromaster (2-3 month longevity) under the perforated plastic, 2 to 3 days before planting. Even in cold conditions, this guarantees continuous nutrition during the growing cycle, while avoiding leaching of valuable and expensive nitrogen.“

Crops: Lettuce, Pepper, Melon Farm size: 22 ha

Mr André Boulard Earl les iscles neuves - France

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“This was my first Agromaster treatment in my grafted and non-grafted watermelon fields. I used the 12-5-20+4MgO analysis. In my opinion the watermelon developed very well. On the field next to the Agromaster-field we applied a regular NPK at 600 kg/ha, but we there is no significant difference.The grafted watermelon are developing unbelievably fast. Good settings and a promising yield.”

Crops: Watermelon (grafted and non-grafted)Farm size: 35 ha

“I tested this new technology when Agroblen launched at least 15 years ago. Since then I am a loyal user of the Agrocote technology and Agromaster. Thanks to its very gradual release of nitrogen in my soils, I get a harvesting flexibility, and a very balanced plant that does not suffer from any peaks in nutrient release. The controlled release technology allows me to be more efficient.”

Crops: Melon, Lettuce, Asparagus, and Strawberries Farm size: 20 ha

Megyes Milán-Csány Hungary

Mr Xavier Mourrin Maillane - France

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Onion

“What drew my attention to Agromaster is the aspect of controlled release. That means I only need one application and I do not need to irrigate the crop when I apply fertilizer in a dry period.The plants with Agromaster developed much better than the others.”

Crops: Potato, Alium Farm size: 40 ha

“The controlled release nutrition provided by the Agromaster product makes my plants healthier, stronger, and improves the yield.“

Crops: Onion Farm size: 25 ha

Corne Schouten The Netherlands

Josep G.Spain

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Bell Pepper

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Federico López Castañeda La Mojonera (Almería) - Spain

Mark & Anthony Totorica E and M’s Capsicums - Australia

“We have been working with ICL for more than 20 years and for more than 10 years in the development of special liquid fertilizers, with outstanding quality and service throughout those years. Currently, in our farms we work with Nutri Liquid. These unique NPK solutions with calcium and magnesium continuously provide the balance that our plants need with one single product. It’s very easy to use: we only need one tank, and on top of that we obtain excellent results.”

Crops: Bell Pepper Farm size: 22 ha

“NovAcid NPK has been so easy to use, with all the NPK and Ca in one bag. This ensures that we have no mishaps and saves time and labor. The other benefit we get is that the acidifying nature of NovAcid means that it keeps our lines clean and maximises the nutrient availability. We save money and end up with a better crop.”

Crops: Bell Pepper Farm size: 22 ha

Pear

“It’s been 4 years since I started to use ICL products, and I’m really satisfied with their ease of use. I use Agromaster 25-5-10 in localized application on the fields, Solinure GT for fertigation, and multiple Agroleaf Power applications for foliar feeding.”

Crops: Pear Farm size: 70 ha

Davide Stefanini Cavezzo (MO)w - Italy

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“I have been working with ICL fertilizers for 5 years, with very good results in fruit trees. I try to adapt new and different fertilization options, because the agricultural market is very competitive. In areas of flood irrigation I only use Agromaster while in fertigation I combine Solinure and Nova. The trees respond very well, especially in the young conference and the nectarine. Despite the difficult soil type, Agromaster is the first fertilizer that has given us visibly improved results.“

Crops: Pear, Apple, NectarineFarm size: 20 ha

Isidre Masana Puigverd de Lleida - Spain

“I am a freelance agronomist and I also have a company where I experiment and organize technical meetings with fruit growers. To be credible I must also be a good producer, that’s why I am always looking for new products that can best meet the nutritional needs of my orchards. Among these products are several fertilizers from ICL Specialty Fertilizers. In addition to using them in my own company, I include them in recipes for my clients and I am proud to say, that they also notice improvements in their crop.”

Crops: Pear Farm size: 15 ha

“I’ve been using Agromaster 11-11-21 for Adams rootstock, and Agromaster 25-5-10 for Cotogno EMC. Additionally, I fertigate with Solinure FX daily to obtain good fruit size and homogenous production.”

Crops: Pear Farm size: 7 ha

Pizzolato Pietro Berra (FE) - Italy

Lauro Simeoni Berra (FE) - Italy

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Chilli Pepper

“The treatment of the Szegedi-80 variety with Agromaster and Solinure resulted in a similar yield as with a competitor fertilizer, but seed germination was much better and costs were 38% lower with the ICL program. Our income increased by 29% with the Agromaster and Solinure program compared to the control treatment (grower’s practice). Solinure products have optimized our spice pepper production, so we highly recommend them to growers as a good return on investment.”

Crops: Chilli pepper Farm size: 5 ha

Miklos Pek Kalocsa - Hungary

“We adjusted the periods of fertilization to the rest of our technology and technical capabilities and we are very satisfied with the solubility of ICL Specialty Fertilizers products. We got a higher yield from the plants, so we will certainly keep cooperating with ICL in the future.”

Crops: Chilli pepper Farm size: 20 ha

Marjan Jurečič Slovenia

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“In the plots treated with Agromaster the amount of sugarcane sticks is larger and the cane is thicker. The bottom line is the return per hectare, money in my pocket. All results with Agromaster are favourable to our end profit.”

Crops: Sugarcane Farm size: 10 ha

Brian Strathdee Australia

Sugarcane

Potato

“All my early potato crops are planted in very sandy soils. In these conditions with high leaching risk, I use a foliar fertilizer mixed with my plant protection treatments to start the vegetation. With high N Agroleaf Power I keep my plants in full vegetation and then I continue with Agroleaf Power High K to increase the starch level. The plant reaction is visible very quickly. These good results, and the ease of application in one blend with plant protection products led me to apply it also on my vineyards.“

Crops: Early potato, Vines, Asparagus, Sunflower. Farm size: 27 ha

M. Jocelyn TOURNAIRE & son fils Aigues Mortes (30) - France

“I started doing trials with Agromaster 4 years ago, and now I use it in all my crops. During the first tests I verified that the yield increased and the crop showed more uniformity, both in the case of potato and carrot. This is very important, because uniformity is sought after in the final product. Currently I use 10-20-20 in the rows and as topdress 25-5-10 or 15-5-20. Although each year the production varies depending on the weather conditions, I can confirm that with Agromaster the yield increased and I get a higher quality product.“

Crops: Carrot, Potato Farm size: 20 ha

Juan Pablo Martín Sanz Pedraja de San Esteban - Spain

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“My field developed excellently using Agromaster 11-8-27. We grow on poor quality and sandy soils. We compared Agromaster to our standard NPK granular fertilizer and I must say that the Agromaster crop looks much better.”

Crops: Potato, storage Farm size: 35 ha

“Now I use Agromaster for most of my crops and I am fully convinced of the added value. There is no way I will stop using Agromaster in the future.”

Crops: Potato, Alium Farm size: 40 ha

Károly Gál-Ócsa Hungary

Corne Schouten The Netherlands

“Last year we applied Agromaster Controlled Release Fertilizer to half of the field trial area. The other half received a standard fertilizer, with both being applied two days before planting. After 12 weeks, the difference was clear and we saw up to 8% yield increase in some fields. From an environmental perspective, Agromaster helps to minimise leaching and this is extremely important for our farming practices.”

Crops: Potato Farm size: 1800 ha

Ryan Stone - UK Jersey Royal Company Great Britain

Rice

Familia Antich Fatsini Delta del Ebro - Spain

“The experience we have had this year with controlled release fertilizers was good. With Agromaster you only have to enter the field with machinery once, instead of 4 or 5 times, which greatly facilitates the work and avoids complications, such as closure breakages and tractor jams. Agromaster is performs very well: it reduces application costs, labor and the number of complications. The times and ways of applications have changed since my grandfather cultivated, and now it’s time to bet on fertilizers with technology like Agromaster.“

Crops: Rice, J. Sendra, Gleva, Fúria, Bomba, Argila i Guara varieties.Farm size: 125 ha

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Joaquin Franc Sorribes Agrícola Deltarroz - Delta del Ebro - Spain

“We grow rice in very sandy soil, which means that a higher fertilizer dose has to be applied than in other types of terrain. Agromaster is a product thas does not need a lot of attention thanks to the gradual release of the nutrients. With Agromaster one application is sufficient, whereas before we had to make two or three. This allowed us to reduce working hours and fertilizer costs, and we need less machine and personnel hours. During the plant growth we observed that this year the color is more intense, the plants are green at all times, the shoots are more tender and growth is more vigorous.“Crops: Rice, mainly Pump variety Farm size: 200 ha

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Strawberry

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“I use Agrolution because it’s a complete fertilizer. Thanks to it I’ve been able to reduce the usual quantity of nitric acid, I’ve saved time and I have drastically reduced mistakes!”

Crops: Strawberry Farm size: 30 ha

“Why I use Agrolution and Nova? I’ve been advised by my reseller and I think it has been good advice. We have had very good results!”

Crops: Strawberry Farm size: 5 ha

Roberto Bogoni Buttapietra (VR) - Italy

Raffaele Lascaro Scanzano Jonico (MT) - Italy

“We tested H2Flo against several other water surfactant products, and it proved to be the best product, as water was retained in shoulders of the growing soil bed for longer, so we didn’t have to irrigate as often, saving us money. Overall I think that H2Flo is a brilliant product that can increase the productivity of our strawberry crops by reducing the irrigation cost and improving plant quality. By looking at data from moisture probes, we found that H2Flo moved the water down to 60 cm, and the plant was removing water from this level, which benefits the plant root growth. So the greater the root mass the more nutrients and water are available to the crop.”

Crops: Strawberry Farm size: 80 ha

Irek Wypasek Great Britain

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“I have been advised by other growers to try Agrolution, so I gave it a chance and... yes, I have to say that it’s a good product. Plant growth is balanced and productive.”

Crops: Strawberry Farm size: 3 ha

Umberto Bonato Isola della Scala (VR) - Italy

Tomato

“To obtain higher yields with better quality, paying attention exclusively to the price of a fertilizer is not a beneficial policy. It’s important to reach the right equilibrium between price and quality of the final product. I regularly use Agrolution, Solinure FX, Micromax and H2Flo due to their solubility and quality of raw materials, and last but not least, for the good quality result.”

Crops: Industrial tomato Farm size: 150 ha

Giovanni Orlando Angri (SA) - Italy

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“I am very pleased with the use of Agromaster fertilizers. My plants show steady growth and high yields.”

Crops: Tomato Farm size: 9 ha

Simončič Davorin Veliko Mraševo - Slovenia

“I met the ICL technical advisor and I had a first try with the water-soluble range for industrial tomatoes. I’m really satisfied with the solubility, purity and with the positive crop response. The result? A yield of over 130 t/Ha!”

Crops: Industrial tomato Farm size: 50 ha

Lorenzo Cattadori Villanova sull’Arda (PC) – Italy

“It’s been a while since I started to use Nova PeKacid. It allows me to “free” calcium from the irrigation water’s bicarbonates, and avoids blockages in the drippers. I use it combined with ammonium nitrate: the positive effects are clearly visible.”

Crops: Industrial tomato Farm size: 30 ha

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Pareti Stefano Sale (AL) - Italy

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