Show Notes
Andrew Wilson, ICL’s technical manager for ornamental horticulture in the UK and Ireland, explains what are the challenges for growers and manufacturers to overcome with the next generation of fertilisers. He talks about why we need controlled release fertilisers, the benefits of using ICL's new Cal-BOOST product and which other new fertiliser products ICL has in the pipeline. Andrew tell us about ICL’s Osmocote brand and the impending new EU legislations regarding biodegradable coatings. He ends by giving top tips for growers regarding their fertiliser programmes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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