Nitrogen losses, often from slurry and FYM, contribute to ammonia volatilisation, nitrate leaching, and Nitrous Oxide. Similarly, phosphorus losses, particularly through surface runoff, pose risks of waterway eutrophication. Future farming systems will increasingly be evaluated on nutrient balance, including N and P, highlighting the importance of maximising nutrient use efficiency (NUE) and phosphorus use efficiency (PUE).
Unlocking the Nutrient Potential of Slurry
A bio stimulant is a substance or microorganism that stimulates natural plant processes to improve a plant’s characteristics without adding nutrients.
SeaFusion, a slurry-applied bio stimulant, offers a dual benefit by optimising both nitrogen and phosphorus availability, using bioactive compounds derived from premium seaweed extracts with soil-activating agents which improves the availability of nitrogen and phosphorus in slurry, while minimising losses to the environment.
Seaweed extracts in SeaFusion are rich in alginic acid, mannitol, and trace minerals, which stimulate plant growth, enhance stress tolerance, and improve nutrient uptake. The non-chemical, low-temperature extraction process preserves these vital compounds, ensuring their effectiveness in boosting both nitrogen and phosphorus efficiency. This allows farms to make the most of on farm resources, significantly reducing the need for synthetic fertilisers.
Improving Phosphorus Use Efficiency (PUE) and Maximising Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE)
Phosphorus, while essential for plant growth, is often a limiting factor due to its tendency to bind with soil particles, making it less available to plants.
Stimulating soil microbial activity helps release bound phosphorus and improve its uptake by plants. This improved phosphorus cycling not only enhances forage productivity but also mitigates the risk of phosphorus runoff into waterways. With increased PUE, farms can support both environmental and operational goals, contributing to better soil health and reduced water pollution.
In addition to its impact on Phosphorus, SeaFusion significantly enhances nitrogen use efficiency. It reduces nitrogen losses through leaching and volatilisation, keeping more nitrogen available within the farming system. This improved nitrogen efficiency also aligns with regulatory expectations, helping farms maintain compliance while reducing their environmental footprint.
Building Soil Resilience and Productivity
Bioactive compounds foster a thriving soil ecosystem by encouraging microbial activity and improving soil structure. These benefits are vital for nutrient retention and cycling, ensuring that nutrients are more effectively stored in the soil or in the soil microbial life itself and made available to plants as needed. Enhanced root development further boosts nutrient uptake, enabling plants to make better use of available resources.
The result is healthier soils that are more resilient to stress, such as drought or heavy rainfall, and better equipped to sustain long-term productivity.
A Sustainable Approach to N and P Management
Slurry and FYM are already a key component of the nutrient supply on livestock farms, but their contribution can be variable due to timing and spreading technique. Improving the soil and plant’s ability to process and store using a bio stimulant will enable farms to reduce reliance on synthetic fertilisers, cut input costs, and lower their environmental impact. This contributes to a more balanced nutrient economy on the farm, where losses are minimised, and productivity is maximised.
Meeting the Future of Nutrient Management
As nutrient balance metrics like N and P efficiency become central to farm assessments, SeaFusion provides a practical solution to these challenges. By integrating advanced bio stimulant technology into slurry systems, it empowers farms to Improve nutrient use, enhance soil health, and build resilience for the future.
SeaFusion offers a practical and science-driven pathway for farms striving to meet the challenges of tighter nutrient regulations and environmental responsibility, SeaFusion is a tool to unlock more of your on-farm resources while safeguarding productivity and sustainability.