Omnia’s devotion to improving fertiliser efficiency through increasing root development is delivering impressive results on several different crops, including sugar cane.

Sugar cane root analysis was performed through the SARDiRoot DNA analysis at three different sites all at different growth stages.

The results returned with a 51 per cent increase in root DNA in the treated plots verses non treated. 

The culprits of this increased root development are Bacstim100 and Rhizovator OB.

Bacstim 100, containing five strains of beneficial bacteria, enhances nutrient absorption by colonising the soil immediately surrounding the root tip and rendering nutrients within the vicinity more available to the plant.

Rhizovator OB complements this by stimulating root growth whilst retaining nutrients within the rootzone for longer periods of time.

Combined, these products significantly boost root development and ultimately crop productivity.

This improved productivity is highlighted by the two-year trial conducted in Innisfail, Queensland, where treated plots recorded a 27 per cent increase in sugar production over the control.

Providing a significant increase in monetary returns.

To maximise fertiliser efficiency without any loss in productivity is the ultimate goal of any farming enterprise.

And this holds especially true for the Australian sugarcane farmer.

At a time where inputs are high and increased environmental pressures are governing the use of fertiliser, there is no better time to start looking at alternative methods to remain not only productive but also profitable.