NIK service specialists advise: What do we need to know about the application of liquid fertilizers and what technique do we need?

In recent years, more and more farmers are choosing liquid over granular fertilizers. The reasons for this are many.

One of them, for example, is that fertilizing in wet years, as we observe more and more frequently, with granular nitrogen fertilizers, is very risky. In addition, under these conditions, if farmers nevertheless decide to bet on granulate, they must fine-tune its application and quantity well.

On the other hand, liquid fertilizers do an excellent job both in wet years and in drier weather. In dry years, crops treated with liquid products not only develop much faster, but also quantitatively yield much higher yields than plots treated with granular product. Another big plus of liquid fertilizer technologies is the ability to save a large percentage of farmers' costs.

What do we need to apply liquid fertilizers to our farm? The answer to this question is given by Georgi Dimov, an expert from the service team of NIK.

First of all, farmers who want to apply liquid fertilizer on their farms should be aware that aggressive preparations require corrosion-resistant elements and durable systems for the introduction of the material from the mechanization.

In addition, the precision of measuring the amount of fertilizer sprayed is of great importance for the correct application of the desired rate in the crops, and the uniform application ensures the smooth and harmonious growth of crops required by the farmers. That's why they need reliable machineto cope with these obligations.

Solutions for working with UAN from BERTHOUD and Agrotop

You have probably already become convinced of the fact that in all aspects the machines BERTHOUD are an excellent choice when working with UAN liquid fertilizer. Thanks to the stable suspension of the rod, regulation with a pressure sensor and pumps, the sprinklers make BERTHOUD not only a leader in liquid fertilizer application technology, but also a preferred choice by farmers all over the world.

However, one part of the sprayer is quite often overlooked. These are the special nozzles for importing UAN. They serve to apply the liquid fertilizer in the row spacings in the advanced phases of plant development and allow additional fertilization as needed. This makes them an extremely important component when choosing them.

Nozzles of Agrotop are a preferred solution by farmers who bet on the UAN liquid fertilizer. Their main advantage is that they are 90 cm long and allow fertilization even at a greater height of the plant. Agrotop is a company that has over 40 years of experience in spraying technology. Its solution is the patented innovation TurboDrop. These nozzles allow mixing of the preparation with air and divide the jet in two. Thanks to this technology, with the same amount of solution, you have up to twice as much active substance on plants.

The idea of liquid fertilizer is to keep it as close to the ground as possible. Nozzles allow fertilizer to be applied as close to the soil as possible, which reduces burnout. Here Agrotop They are more than perfect in their work. The nozzles of the German manufacturer have a valve that protects against dripping, as well as an adapter for a different row spacing. Nozzles can be mounted on the sash frame, which protects the nozzle holders.

Nozzles have a good anti-wind effect and have a long service life. And best of all, different configurations are available, depending on the individual needs of farmers, and are applicable to both self-propelled and attachment sprayers.

The service specialist of NIK Georgi Dimov advises:

I know from experience that many farmers have additional filtration system. When filling the sprayer with UAN, there should be no filter installed on the suction part, as it will harm the pump. It often happens that the fiber leaks, and with a not well vented hose, even to break the pump shaft. So be careful!

My daily work shows that nozzles are indeed one of the parts of the sprayer that is often overlooked. As such, it does not concern only the special nozzles for the introduction of UAN, but in general. Let me remind you that it is the correct selection of nozzles determines the quality of spraying. In addition, the nozzles must be matched both to the preparation and to the capabilities of the machine at their disposal. For questions about choosing the right nozzle for your machine, NIK service teamis always available.

Try to take maximum care of your technique and keep it in working order. BERTHOUD sprayers and Agrotop nozzles will take care of everything else.

Author:
Georgi Dimov, NIK

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