A new collaboration between ICL and Landhandel Peters will provide farmers in northern Germany to benefit from faster, more tailored access to high-quality controlled-release fertilisers.

The new plant enables Landhandel Peters to produce crop-specific fertiliser mixtures on site, on demand. Whether for asparagus, potatoes, soft fruit, maize or vegetables, farmers can now receive customised solutions that are fine-tuned to their crop and soil requirements, without the wait.

At the heart of this innovation is Agromaster – ICL’s coated fertiliser with controlled-release technology. Agromaster delivers nutrients gradually over time, matching the uptake needs of the plant throughout its growth cycle. This means farmers need to fertilise less frequently and can reduce treatments while meeting the crop’s nutritional requirements for the entire season. It also helps to protect against nutrient losses through leaching, volatilisation and denitrification.

The blendable Agromaster formulations used at the Winsen/Luhe plant contain 35-60 percent coated nitrogen, depending on the crop’s demands. ICL says this slow, steady release supports consistent crop growth even under unpredictable weather conditions. In lighter soils, Agromaster also helps to reduce potassium losses and avoid phosphorus fixation.