Omex’s research and development team is working to establish the most efficient and effective form of inhibitor to provide its customers with maximum protection for their nitrogen applications and to negate ammonia losses into the atmosphere ahead of new Defra rules coming into force from 2024.
The Government’s new rules on ammonia mitigation for urea fertilisers, which include the use of liquid urea and ammonium nitrate (UAN) fertilisers, means that unless mitigation measures are implemented, any fertiliser containing urea such as UAN, excluding urea solutions for foliar applications, must include a urease inhibitor.
Later this year, once a final year of testing has been completed, Omex is planning to launch its own urease inhibitor that can be tank-mixed with liquid nitrogen fertilisers if required. This product will appear alongside its range of sustainable crop nutrition products available to farmers.
“We’ve vigorously tested this product before bringing it to market,” Omex technical development manager David Booty said. “The process of ‘Growing with Omex’ is science-based and science-led, meaning the customer will see a real benefit from any of the products Omex offers.
“Trials have shown that the potential for ammonia loss from liquid UAN is typically much less than half of that from solid urea,” he added. “Trials are also demonstrating that the use of Omex’s inhibitor, in high volatilisation risk situations, can further reduce these losses by more than 70 per cent.”
Omex employs a team of Facts-qualified advisors operating throughout the UK who’ll be able to guide farmers on the new Defra ruling to ensure they are operating sustainably while conforming to the new requirements.
