Why Nitrogen
Nitrogen-based fertilisers are the most widely used fertilisers worldwide. However, nitrogen losses due to volatilisation, denitrification, and leaching can impose significant annual costs on Australian farmers. By harnessing the power of Incitec Pivot’s scientific expertise, you can safeguard your nitrogen investments and reduce these costly losses.
We offer two trusted foundational nitrogen sources – Urea and GranAm (Ammonium Sulphate) – formulated for Australian conditions across a range of crops. Both supply essential nitrogen to support leaf growth, colour, vigour and protein formation, helping crops reach their full potential.
Nitrogen is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in Australian soils. Regular, well-timed application is key to maintaining yield and quality in grains, pastures, canola, cotton, vegetables and sugarcane.
Our nitrogen fertilisers can be used individually, coated, or blended for a balanced nutrient supply.
Urea (46% N) – the most concentrated, efficient and cost-effective solid nitrogen source.
GranAm (20.2% N, 24% S) – provides both nitrogen and sulphur in plant-available forms for improved crop health and performance.
Overview
Urea
Urea (46% N) is the most concentrated and widely used solid nitrogen fertiliser, delivering an efficient and economical nitrogen source for broadacre and intensive systems.
Manufactured by reacting ammonia with carbon dioxide, urea provides nitrogen in a highly soluble form that can be broadcast, drilled, dissolved for fertigation or used in blends with compatible fertilisers such as MAP, DAP and MOP.
Suited for:
Grains, cotton, sugarcane, vegetables and pastures
Dryland and irrigated systems
Blending or direct soil, side-dress or top-dress applications
GranAm
A high-performance source of nitrogen and sulphur for modern cropping systems.
GranAm is a granulated ammonium sulphate fertiliser manufactured to produce uniform, hard, polished granules that resist caking and handle well in storage and spreading. It delivers 20.2% N and 24% S, with sulphur in the readily available sulphate form – ideal where crops have high sulphur requirements or where elemental sulphur release is slow.
Best suited for:
Cropping and pasture systems requiring both N and S
Blending with urea to balance N:S ratios
High-demand crops such as canola, cotton, vegetables, sugarcane and improved pastures
Application guidance:
Apply pre-plant, at planting or during growth depending on crop needs
Suited to both broadcast & incorporated applications:
- on high-pH, free carbonate soils, incorporate into soil where possible to minimise volatilisation
- Avoid heavy rainfall in combination with soils that may cause sulphate leaching
Quality Assurance
With our Nutrient Guarantee, you can trust that our Foundational Fertilisers deliver exactly what’s on the label. Routine quality control testing across our supply network ensures the specifications are met every time, providing reliable, consistent nutrition for your crops.
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