Grupa Azoty has introduced FOLIRES™, a new granular nitrogen fertilizer with sulfur and magnesium, specifically designed for foliar plant nutrition. Produced at Grupa Azoty Pulawy, FOLIRES™ will be available in 20 kg packaging, offering farmers an efficient and easy-to-use solution for enhancing crop yields. This latest product launch follows the company’s recent introduction of innovative fertilizers such as POLIFOSKA Multi S, megAN, RSM OPTIMA, and eNpluS.

According to Hubert Kamola, Vice President of the Management Board of Grupa Azoty S.A. and President of the Management Board of Grupa Azoty Pulawy, “FOLIRES™ complements our expanding portfolio and meets the needs of modern agriculture. Its unique formula ensures easy application and rapid nutrient absorption, all while maintaining the temperature stability of the working solution—a key advantage over competing products.”

Optimized Formula for Foliar Nutrition

FOLIRES™ is a versatile fertilizer ideal for preparing foliar nutrient solutions. It contains 37% urea nitrogen (N), 6.5% magnesium oxide (MgO), and 12.8% sulfur trioxide (SO3), all highly soluble in water. This composition makes it suitable for a wide range of crops, including cereals, rapeseed, corn, sugar beets, potatoes, grasslands, and even fruit trees and shrubs.

Foliar feeding with a solution based on urea and magnesium sulfate is a well-established method for rapidly delivering essential macronutrients to plants. FOLIRES™ serves as an excellent complement to traditional soil fertilization, ensuring that crops receive the necessary nutrients at critical growth stages.

Higher Nitrogen Content for Maximum Efficiency

One of the key advantages of FOLIRES™ is its high nitrogen concentration, providing more nitrogen per application than many competing fertilizers. This is especially beneficial during periods of intense plant growth when nitrogen demand is at its peak.

When applied as a foliar spray, FOLIRES™ is quickly absorbed by plant leaves. The naturally occurring urease enzyme in plant tissues converts nitrogen into ammonium, which fuels growth. The urea in the solution also helps dissolve the waxy layer on leaves, enhancing the penetration and absorption of nitrogen, magnesium, and sulfur. This ensures efficient nutrient uptake, ultimately leading to healthier, more productive crops.

User-Friendly Application and Additional Benefits

FOLIRES™ has been designed with farmers in mind, offering a range of practical benefits:

• Optimized Packaging: The 20 kg bags ensure ease of handling and storage.

• Pre-Determined Dosing: Simplifies application, eliminating the need for complex calculations.

• Temperature Stability: Unlike some fertilizers, FOLIRES™ does not affect the temperature of the working solution, reducing the risk of plant stress.

• Superior Water Solubility: The product dissolves completely without sediment, preventing clogging in fertigation systems and sprayers.

FOLIRES™ ensures even distribution on plant leaves, increases cuticle permeability, and enhances the absorption of other nutrients applied simultaneously. By combining high efficiency with user convenience, this advanced foliar fertilizer is set to become an essential tool for modern farmers looking to maximize their yields.