Making inhibitors pay – a sustainable ROI

Maximising fertiliser efficiency: The role of inhibitors in sustainable farming​

As environmental guidance tightens and the cost of inputs rises, UK farmers are increasingly seeking ways to enhance fertiliser efficiency while minimising environmental impact.

Fertiliser inhibitors, particularly urease inhibitors, have emerged as vital tools in this endeavour.

Urease inhibitors slow the conversion of urea into ammonia, reducing nitrogen losses through volatilisation.

This not only improves nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) but also aligns with sustainability goals and Red Tractor requirements.

Liquid fertiliser and crop nutrition company OMEX highlight the financial and environmental sustainability benefits urease inhibitors can offer farmers.

Make your inhibitor pay: Turn £1 into £8

OMEX’s NitroShield is a urease inhibitor designed for use with UAN (Urea Ammonium Nitrate) liquid fertilisers.

By incorporating NitroShield into fertiliser applications, farmers can significantly reduce ammonia emissions by 70%+ and enhance nitrogen availability for crops.

Incorporating urease inhibitor NitroShield into your fertiliser strategy not only aligns with sustainable farming practices but also offers significant financial benefits.

By reducing ammonia emissions and enhancing nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), NitroShield ensures that more nitrogen is available for crop uptake, leading to improved yields and profitability.

Inhibitor data

UK Data over 10 trials and 3 seasons has shown:

• 0.34t/ha (3.2%) yield increase
• £64/ha value to farmer
• £8/ha cost to farmer

NitroShield offers farmers a true return on investment.

David Booty, head of R&D © OMEX

“The combined benefits of accurate application through a sprayer, no waste outside of the cropped area, no yield loss on field margins from the liquid, and environmental benefits of less leaching and very effective protection against ammonia loss, make this combination a really viable alternative to protected urea.”

Environmental compliance and sustainability

Beyond financial gains, using NitroShield helps meet environmental standards. The UK government, through DEFRA, has set targets to reduce ammonia emissions from urea-based fertilisers. 

NitroShield has been shown to reduce these emissions by over 70%, assisting farmers in complying with current guidelines and potentially avoiding future regulatory constrain.

We’re helping farmers make your inhibitor pay, by providing a product with multiple benefits. 

NitroShield has many benefits including:

• Reduces ammonia emissions by 70%+
• Improves nitrogen use efficiency
• Improves protein levels
• Is tried and tested within the UK
• Provides an 8:1 return on investment
• Helps keep your fertiliser where you need it

© OMEX

What is NitroShield?

NitroShield is a urease inhibitor specifically designed for use with UAN (Urea Ammonium Nitrate) liquid fertilisers.

It works by slowing down the conversion of urea into ammonia, reducing nitrogen losses through volatilisation.

This ensures more nitrogen remains available for plant uptake, leading to improved efficiency, higher crop yields, and reduced environmental impact.

By integrating NitroShield into your fertiliser strategy, farmers can optimise nitrogen use while meeting sustainability and guidance requirements.

Conclusion​

Incorporating urease inhibitors like NitroShield into fertiliser strategies offers UK farmers a practical solution to enhance crop yields, improve nitrogen efficiency, and meet environmental standards.

With proven financial and environmental benefits, these inhibitors represent a valuable investment in the future of sustainable agriculture.​