Farmers have a big challenge to meet modern demands. They have to provide reliable food supply while also working to make sure they are sustainable. One thing to consider is the use of sulfur to boost fertiliser performance. It can improve yields while also reducing the carbon footprint of production. Let’s have a closer look to see why you should consider using it.

How does it help?

Most people know that adding nitrogen, phosphorous, and other elements can help food production. It ensures crops get the essential nutrients they need to grow faster and stronger. In turn, this increases the yield.

Adding sulfur has an amazing impact. It directly improves Nitrogen Utilisation Efficiency (NUE). What it does is trigger nitrogen metabolism in plants, utilising it effectively. As a result, it ensures that the crops have optimal health and yield.

A fantastic product for UK farmers

Polysulphate is an exceptional product by ICL, one of the leading names in sustainable growing solutions. It is a fantastic fertiliser with a low carbon footprint. So, any farmer that wants to decarbonise food supply should consider it.

There are a number of factors that make Polysulphate such a good choice. Firstly, it has high sulfur content. This works to make crops take up nitrogen more effectively. As a result, fewer valuable nutrients are lost to the air and water. It reduces the amount of greenhouse gases that are released, providing a smaller carbon footprint.

The release action of the sulfur here is also very important because plants can only take up a certain amount at once. Trials say Polysulphate makes around 50% of the sulfur available within 12 days. The rest then slowly releases over the course of the next 6-8 weeks. This supports growth for the long term.

Next up, the sulfur here is from a non-nitrogen source. That has a huge advantage because it means there is no additional nitrogen release. Therefore, you can reduce the carbon footprint and get a better balance of sulfur to nitrogen.

Finally, ICL produces Polysulphate fertiliser in the UK, mining under the North Sea. It has a relatively small carbon footprint for production and has low transport mileage to reach farms here. Therefore, it has a reputation as the lowest carbon footprint product you can use.

Any farmer looking at decarbonisation should consider the fertilisers they are using, where they come from, and the impact on the environment. There are more benefits than ever before if you maximise carbon efficiency. This includes building up carbon credits and achieving net zero. The latter can be really beneficial because consumers are increasingly looking at products that are sustainable.

Do you want to order fertiliser?

JS Hubbuck Ltd can help farmers looking to improve their carbon footprint and standards. We have a large selection of products, including fertilisers, animal feeds, and more. Crucially, we can share details about any of them to help clients choose what they need.

So, contact us if you have any questions; we’d be happy to answer them and suggest products.