Benefits of AgromateTM

Biological Benefits:

Stimulates plant enzymes

Acts as an organic catalyst

Provides a food source to encourage soil micro-organisms

Increases root respiration and formation

Increases plant membrane permeability

Rich in organic and mineral substances

Soil Benefits

Improves friability

Improves aeration

Increases water holding capacity

Reduces erosion

Optimises cation exchange capacity to retain nutrients

Enhances pH buffering capacity

Increases organic carbon

THE IMPORTANCE OF HUMIC ACIDS: Humic acids are complex organic molecules formed by the breakdown of organic matter. in the soil. Humic acids contain many functional groups that are highly active in the mobilisation of plant nutrients.

THE IMPORTANCE OF HUMUS: Humus is a complex aggregate of brown to dark coloured substances that originated during the ancient decomposition of plant and animal residues. Humus is a very complex mixture of organic constituents that originated in living plant tissue. The end result of microbial activity and breakdown of humus is known as humic acid.

A combination of granular humic acid and organic catalysts which increase soil microbial activity.

80% Organic matter, 70% Humic acidCEC : 400 - 600 meq / 100g

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Ca, Mg, K, Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, NH4

Bare surfaces of sandy soil unable to hold nutrients

Water-soluble nutrients are not held and lost to leaching

Coating of humate provides charged surfaces for nutrient retention

Water-soluble nutrients are better held and not lost to leaching

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NOTE: The suggested rates of application are designed for typical Australian conditions and such should be used as a guide only. Each farmer’s climatic conditions, water quality, soil types, application processes and practices may differ and therefore necessitate corrections to ensure optimum results. Good agricultural practice requires that application be avoided under extreme weather conditions such as temperatures over 280C, high humidity, frost, rain etc. It is recommended that when applying to a crop or area for the first time, or in combination with other chemicals, a small test area should be sprayed and observed prior to the total spray. Where possible, it is recommended that regular leaf (sap) tests are conducted to determine actual plant nutrient availability during each growth cycle. Soil tests at least once per year are essential.

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Product Information Sheet V2 10/01/08

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Product CharacteristicsProperties: Fine angular granules

Analysis International (w/w%)

Organic matter 80.0

Humic acid 70.0

Directions for useSuitable for application by:

Fertiliser spreader or side dressing unit

SITUATION RATE / ha COMMENTS

CLAY & LOAMPROFILE

150 – 200kg Apply as required to improve soil texture.

POTTING MIX 1 – 3% of total mix

Apply as required.

SANDY SOIL PROFILE 200 - 300kg Apply as required to reduce soil erosion and improve texture.

TURF 10kg / 100m2 First application at renovation then 5kg / 100m2; follow-upapplications spring / autumn.

BEDDING MIX 20-50kg Turn into beds at each bed creation and rebuild.

FERTILISER MIX 5 - 10% Mixed into fertiliser as required.

NOTE: The suggested rates of application are designed for typical Australian conditions and such should be used as a guide only. Each farmer’s climatic conditions, water quality, soil types, application processes and practices may differ and therefore necessitate corrections to ensure optimum results. Soil tests at least once per year are essential.