Sugarcane
TwinN is currently used on sugarcane crops in Australia and Africa where it has enabled significant reductions in the amount of nitrogen fertiliser required to produce high yields. This has a major effect on profit margins returned to producers. Much of the world’s sugarcane is grown in high rainfall areas and often in soils with low nutrient retention capacity. This means that a significant proportion of the nitrogen that is applied to the crop is leached away. TwinN drives development of an improved root system (see TwinN Mechanism of Action) and this assists in more efficient capture of applied nitrogen fertilisers.

Environmental Benefits
An additional benefit of reduced nitrogen fertiliser application and better nutrient capture is that leaching of nitrogen compounds into rivers, lakes and oceans is greatly reduced.

Reduced Carbon Footprint
TwinN enables reduced application of nitrogen fertilisers, such as urea, that have a very high carbon footprint associated with their manufacture and transport. The capacity to reduce the carbon footprint associated with any cropping system is an advantage as carbon taxes are being implemented by governments around the world. This is particularly relevant when crops such as sugarcane are used to generate ethanol and have a requirement to demonstrate a net gain in carbon efficiency.

PLEASE NOTE: A recommended starting point is to apply 50% of the normal rate of N fertiliser, plus TwinN, applied once or twice. Apply the N at the same stages of the crop cycle as usual. Many producers also test, in addition, a greater reduction down to 25% of normal N. Depending on soil fertility and crop needs most systems will produce long-term sustainable high yields at between 25 – 50% of normal N inputs. Start at 50% and work downwards.

Sugarcane Application Guidelines - click to view

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