Farm-based fertiliser manufacture enables crop-specific nutrient applications

Bespoke fertiliser and nutrient blends based on specific field requirements are the outcome promised by a new farm-based production system

Toby Whatley

Head of Machinery and Farm Technology

10 March 2026 • 4 min read

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Agro-Vital’s Triplex unit can produce up to 2,000kg of liquid fertiliser in 20 minutes using urea, acids and micronutrients

Specialist fertilisers designed to optimise yields while protecting soil health and reducing environmental impact are among the benefits of tailored crop nutrition, according to Andrew Sincock, managing...

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