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Yield and Crop Quality ImprovementImproves: Fertiliser efficacy
Reduces:
Apple yieldsFruitCrop water useCrop power usePlant sodium uptake
Saves waterAquaBoostAG changes the soil hydraulics andslows the infiltration of moisture through thesoil. This change of action has been trial provento benefit the grower with a 25% reduction inthe amount of water normally applied to a crop.
Energy SavingsThe reductions in water applied provide carry-over benefits in a reduction of energy requiredto irrigate.In hydrophobic sands the addition ofAquaBoostAG to the initial “wet up” will reducethe number and frequency of irrigation cycles.This results in significant energy and watersavings to growers.
Increased Moisture AvailabilityThe wetting and drying cycle associated withnormal irrigation patterns is reduced. Thedrying phase can cause stress and increase soilsodium levels. AquaBoostAG keeps moistureavailable to the tree by creating a lateral spreadthereby ensuring adequate water — especiallyduring periods of extreme heat.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
CROP PRODUCT RATE APPLICATION COMMENTS
Apples AG30AG30NWSAG30FB
5L/Ha New tree planting (see Tree Planting with AquaBoostAG Technical Fact Sheet), first sea-son irrigation, prior to
, postharvest.
The application programs for AquaBoostAG are indicative of the critical timings for crop water requirements.They can be adjusted to suit individual production system requirements. Use freely at any time you require increased fertiliser efficacy and water holding capacity.AquaBoostAG can be introduced to “harvest” rainfall during dry winters. AquaBoostAG can be introduced prior to periods of extreme heat to minimize plant heat stress.AquaBoostAG has been trial proven to reduce plant sodium uptake. AquaBoostAG slows the leaching of water and nutrients by promoting the lateral movement of moisture through the soil.
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Technical Fact Sheet APPLES
AquaBoostAG assists in maintenance of sufficient moisture prior to flower formation.
Good practice is to include AquaBoostAG in the first irrigation cycle of the season and re-apply prior to critical periods in the fruit growth cycle.
Improved Fertiliser EfficacyThe increased moisture being held in the root zone provides the crop extended access to water soluble nutrients. AquaBoostAG ensures nutrients are present during critical growth stages.
Reduced Sodium UptakeAquaBoostAG has been repeatedly trial proven to significantly reduce the sodium and chloride intake by plants.
Reduces Plant StressBy maintaining available moisture to the crop prior to expected periods of weather that could cause plant stress (high temperatures, hot winds or frosts) such stress is significantly reduced.
Moisture Monitoring The use of moisture monitoring systems pro-vides an indication of the movement of mois-ture through the soil profile and shows clearly that the use of AquaBoostAG in an irrigation regime will significantly slow the movement of moisture and reduce leaching of nutrients.
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APPLESTechnical Fact Sheet