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21 February, 2025
Boosted blend delivers soil health and crop benefits
Australian farmers seeking to improve soil health are reporting promising results after trialling biologically enhanced efficiency fertiliser (EEF) Fertica H+ ahead of its market launch.
ProdOz International has officially launched Seawin Biotech’s Fertica H+ after putting the granular compound NPK fertiliser through its paces in commercial trials around Australia.
ProdOz crop science technologist Zenon Kynigos said Fertica H+ was developed specifically to improve Australian soil health and support sustainable farming practices.
“It’s an NPK fertiliser with a unique blend of nutrients, humic acid, and organic matter. This combination targets Australian soils and Australian conditions and allows farmers to achieve high yields while building soil resilience for future crops,” he said.
“Farmers want to be sustainable but it’s hard to find a product that benefits both the soil and their crops – this does both. Farmers who have been trialling it are now implementing it into their programs. Demand is extremely high and that’s a great result.”
Mr Kynigos said the addition of humic acid was a key point of difference.
“Australian soils often faced challenges such as nutrient depletion and poor structure, but by incorporating humic acid and organic matter, Fertica H+ revitalised soils, ensuring they remained productive and healthy,” he said.
Tim Walker, lead agronomist with WalkerAg Consultancy, has seen how the fertiliser improves soil and crop performance in potato production in Tasmania.
“Humic acid in Fertica H+ has made a significant difference in how nutrients are absorbed by the soil and plants. The improved availability of phosphorus and potassium has allowed us to reduce overall fertiliser use without sacrificing yield. At the same time, the quality of the soil has improved dramatically,” he says.
His trials in Tasmania showed application could be reduced by up to half with no significant yield loss. The soil retained moisture better, and the crops were more uniform, with less waste. Fertica H+ also simplified the planting process and reduced costs, as less product was needed, he said.
Leading Western Australia vegetable producer, the Galati Group, is now into its second year of using Fertica H+ in its root vegetable crops, predominantly onions, carrots, potatoes, as well as broccoli, following solid results from commercial trials.
