Futurefert
Futurefert is a division of PGG Wrightson. Helisika
Helicopters and Lakeview Helicopters have an exclusive application
contract to apply this fine particle suspension fertiliser.
Helisika Helicopters are committed to the significant advantages
of the recently patented Suspension Fertiliser Application System
which delivers a system of application at lower cost and with greater
benefits than is being achieved with other systems.
The application equipment was developed and patented by Mark Williams and Greg
Gribble. The application system that they produced resulted in the ability
to apply, finely ground (100%<125 microns, 95%<75 microns) naturally
occurring rock based elements, such as Lime, Gypsum, Dolomite, Elemental sulphur,
Reactive phosphate rock and a range of trace elements. The system also allows
for the addition of microbiological stimulants and seed can all be incorporated
in one pass, reducing application costs significantly.
The components are applied in a wet format minimizing "off target" losses
that would be expected when using powders. One of the by-products of this achievement
in technology is the ability to spread nitrogen in suspension form.
How & Why: By finely grinding the elements (which is
achieved by mechanical means on the surface) it makes them more readily available
to the plants and to interact with the soil profile. The system has the ability
to mix on site, a range of elements needed for the soil being treated. The
products are mixed at a ratio of about 80% product to 20% water making it
the consistency of very thick paint. The water can be replaced by microbiological
stimulant or liquid trace elements as required, thus eliminating the need
for extra applications.
A mixture of products can be applied at rates from as low as
100kg/Ha to as high as you like, offering sufficient quantities
to ensure higher crop and pasture productivity.
Because very fine rock based elements are used it means that all product applied
is readily available in the growing season, resulting in less product required
which in turn means less transportation and application cost.
The increase in efficiency of products as the particle size decreases has been
widely documented, also the need to distribute the particles in a very even
manner as there is virtually no horizontal movement of the particle once it
enters the soil profile. This application system delivers a very even application,
thus ensuring availability to all plants and not just a percentage.
