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Unlocks access to nutrients to maximise their use

POLY4 improves nutrient availability in the soil and enhances nutrient use efficiency - reducing waste in the field and saving you money.

POLY4 helps crops access and use nutrients more effectively.

It does this through its optimised nutrient release, support for nutrient exchange in soil, balanced nutrition, and stimulating nutrient mobilisation by soil microbiome.

Product

Optimised nutrient release

The POLY4 granule is engineered for optimal release, providing extended availability of the key nutrients potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg), while continuously supplying sulfur (S) and calcium (Ca). This sustained delivery means crops have more time to absorb essential nutrients, improving yield and quality.

  • K2O

    14%

  • SO3

    48%

  • MgO

    6%

  • CaO

    17%

POLY4's unique nutrient release pattern

Plants need nutrients throughout their growing cycle. Unlike regular fertilisers that release nutrients quickly and fade fast, POLY4 keeps K and Mg available for longer, and supplies S and Ca continuously. This gives crops more time to take up nutrients and helps reduce losses from leaching.

The graph highlights the extended nutrient release pattern compared to regular fertilisers.

Simplified representation of POLY4’s nutrient release in average field conditions. Actual release depends on water supply, temperature and soil conditions. Term “regular fertilisers” refers to MOP, SOP and ammonium sulphate.

How optimised nutrient release works

Uniform granules (2-4mm)

Spreads up to 36m for even field coverage.

Optimised nutrient release

The POLY4 granule is designed to dissolve evenly, ensuring a steady and efficient release of nutrients for optimal crop uptake.

Naturally compatible with soil biomes

Supporting smooth nutrient transport to plant roots.

Nutrient use efficiency

Nutrient use efficiency (NUE) – relates to the amount of nutrient taken up by the plant to the amount of nutrient applied (nutrient uptake / nutrient applied) in the field.

Alongside its optimised release of 4 key nutrients, POLY4 also helps crops better access nutrients already present in the soil.

POLY4 improvements compared to NPK

% improvements compared to standard NPK programmes

+10%

Nitrogen

+17%

Phosphorus

+6%

Potassium

Company estimates based on results of field trials conducted in different regions of the world and different crops in 2014-2023 comparing POLY4 fertilisation programmes with standard NPK fertilisation programmes: 68 trials for N, 53 trials for P and 90 trials for K
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"With polyhalite we have managed to reduce the amount of nitrogen we use. Plus we know the quality of product is improved"

Andrea Bernardi, Apple & Kiwi Farmer, Italy

Improved nutrient availability

Take a closer look

See how POLY4 can help provide a better balance of efficient nutrition use.

POLY4 benefits the farmer in other ways:

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POLY4® is a trademark of Anglo American Woodsmith Limited.

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