Yes, because Tnue treated fertiliser has a protective membrane, it can be mixed with other fertilisers. We are not aware of reaction issues; however, it is best to mix a small amount first to see if there could be a problem.

Tnue treated fertiliser requires some soil moisture to release the nutrient. Moisture is absorbed through the membrane dissolving the fertiliser nutrients which are then released back out through the membrane.

Temperature has a greater effect on speed of release, as soil temperature increases, nitrogen is released at a faster rate.

The response from Tnue treated fertiliser will be slower and more gradual compared to urea. If a rapid response is required, then standard soluble N can be mixed with treated fertiliser at a tailored rate.

The Tnue treated fertiliser granules will be visible for about 90 days after application. Initially after absorbing moisture, the granule becomes opaque.

Tnue treated fertiliser will begin releasing nutrients once it is in contact with moist soil.

It does not need to be incorporated into the soil. However, if it is incorporated, the soil around the treated fertiliser granule is less likely to dry out and the nutrient release will be more consistent.

Tnue treated fertiliser has a unique membrane that encapsulates the fertiliser granule. Moisture is absorbed through the membrane, allowing the urea to dissolve and pass slowly out of the membrane where it is available for plant growth.

Yes, you can. It is important to minimise excessive abrasive handling that may damage the membrane. Belt and bucket handling equipment should be preferred to augers. When blending, large volumes of product will provide a buffer to abrasion and damage to Tnue's Controlled Release Membrane.

Assuming Tnue treated fertiliser is kept dry, it should maintain quality for at least 12 months.

Yes. Tnue membrane restricts the release of the fertiliser salts that can cause damage to germinating seeds.

As a guide, Tnue treated fertiliser can be drilled near seed, however the rate of application, seed type and general growing conditions must be considered.

Timing of application will depend on the crop N demand curve and the customers desired outcomes. Soluble N can be mixed with Tnue treated fertiliser to provide a combination of readily available and slower release N.

Smartfert has a physical membrane that slows the release of N to the external environment. This aims to increase N use efficiency as N supply is better matched to plant N demand.

In contrast, SustaiN and N-Protect are highly soluble forms of nitrogen, coated with a urease inhibitor, acting to slow the soil enzymes that drive the conversion of urea to ammonium. This aims to increase N use efficiency by reducing ammonia volatilisation loss.

Yes, but it is important to apply the dressing as close to sowing to allow time to work. If the soil dries excessively results will be less consistent.

No, one application of Tnue treated fertiliser to pasture can be used in place of 2-3 nitrogen dressings depending on the time of year. This provides flexibility in return time during busy periods on the farming calendar.

For example, spring N applications can be brought forward as N release will be slow, increasing N supply as soil temperatures warm and plant demand increases.

Assuming there is sufficient soil moisture to start dissolving the membrane, Tnue treated fertiliser release rate will not increase with increasing moisture. Temperature is the major driver of release rate: granules will release faster as soil temperature increases.

Yes, it will flow from the silo, however, avoid prolonged storage.