As the economic pressure on farmers rises, improving returns becomes vital. Optimizing farm inputs is a way to cut costs while controlling returns. One of the most important farming inputs is mineral fertilizer. It originates from various sources worldwide and can be of variable quality.
The mechanical quality of fertilizer is key for spreadability, precise application, low environmental impact, and high return on investment. In many cases, simply taking a handful of fertilizer gives a first idea: dust and crushed granules indicate low quality, while the hom*ogeneous size and smooth surface stand for superior spreadability.
Mineral fertilizers also shall be pure nutrients, free of additives and pollution. And their environmental footprint, both at production and application, shall be as low as possible. Ensuring high quality goes along with continuous investments in people, technology, and organization.
