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$899 .50 MT
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Analysis

N 45.9
P 0.0
K 0.0
S 0.0
Mg 0.0
Ca 0.0
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N-Protect®

Product Description

N-Protect is Ravensdown’s coated urea product that slows down the conversion of nitrogen in urea to ammonia gas (ammonia volatilisation) which is lost to the atmosphere.

N-Protect contains 300ppm active ingredient (NBPT) as registered with Fertmark.

Why Use N-Protect®

Our coated urea product, N-Protect provides the opportunity for urea to be applied in conditions where losses of N through volatilisation can be reduced economically.

  • Studies show using the urease inhibitor coating can reduce average N-loss via the process of volatilisation by 50%
  • Keep applied nitrogen (N) in the root zone for plant update
  • Shrinks your environmental footprint, less ammonia gas lost to atmosphere

Safety Information

Caution When Mixing

Although N-Protect may be mixed with other products for prompt application, it is not compatible with the following: Superphosphate, Sulphur Super 30, Magnesium Oxide, Copper Sulphate and Cobalt Sulphate.

Flexi-N (magnesium coated Urea) can be used as a substitute when mixing with Superphosphate based products.

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0800 100 123

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Product Sizes available

  • Bulk
  • 500 kg
  • 1000 kg

Delivery Options

  • Pickup

Compatibility

Important Information

  • How does N-Protect work?

    The urease inhibitor coating slows down the hydrolysis of urea by the urease enzyme naturally occurring in our soils. This in turn slows down the increase in pH around the hydrolysing urea granules. High pH around the granules leads to ammonium ions (NH4+) being converted to ammonia gas (NH3) which volatilises to the atmosphere.

  • Volatilisation risks

    Volatilisation risk is greatest when the following conditions occur:

    • High rates of N are applied in a single application (50-100kgN/ha).
    • There is a lack of soil moisture, rain or irrigation within 8 hours of application.
    • There is bare soil or little or no plant cover.
    • It is windy.• It is hot.

  • Application rates and advice

    N-Protect is usually spread at rates of between 40 and 300 kg/ha. Actual spreading rates will vary according to farm type, climate, productivity and soil type. Soil testing and fertiliser plans are available to ensure you use the right product at the correct rate. Call our Customer Centre for information.

    It is better to make several small to medium applications at intervals to minimise leaching losses and increase efficient use of the N applied compared with single heavy applications. N-Protect should not be mixed for any length of time with other fertilisers as problems of physical quality may result.

    Because of the high N concentration in N-Protect, it is very important to achieve an even spread. Make sure that the application equipment has been correctly calibrated and is properly used.

    Do not drill on contact with or close to seed, due to the risk of germination damage.

  • Safety Data Sheet