Scale: 1,700 hectares, with 1,000 under the plough
The Challenge
Operating in the middle of the Broads, this farm faced growing pressure from environmental regulators to reduce nutrient losses to water. Granular fertiliser made precise application difficult, with waste on margins and risks to ditches. Labour and logistics added further pressure: forklifts tied up, heavy bags to handle, and wasted product if weather interrupted applications.
The Switch to Liquid
In 2013, the farm made the move to Nitrasol liquid fertiliser. Initially starting small with an older sprayer, they soon invested in a modern self-propelled sprayer fitted with dribble bars to ensure accurate placement. Bulk tanks were installed in the new yard, enabling direct deliveries and simple integration with the spray operation.
The Results
Environmental Compliance
Fertiliser placed exactly where needed – no waste on hedges, grass margins, or waterways.
Fire service praised the move away from bagged nitrogen, improving on-farm safety.
Operational Efficiency
One-man operation: no forklifts, no bag handling, no wasted product.
Bulk deliveries direct to tanks, with next-day supply as standard.
Greater work rates and cleaner, safer handling for the sprayer operator.
Yield & Crop Quality
Less lodging and crop damage thanks to precise application and automatic shut-offs.
10% increase in yields across key crops.
Sugar beet averaged 95 t/ha, with two farms hitting 100+ t/ha.
Malting barley consistently met grade, even in dry seasons, whilst a number of farms on a granular fertiliser program have struggled with late nitrogen uptake in dry conditions and therefore resulting in high nitrogen grain samples.
James Chapman
“Liquid has revolutionised the way we farm here. It’s cleaner, simpler, and we’re seeing better yields. The biggest difference is confidence – I know fertiliser is going exactly where it should, and that makes my job easier every day.”
Why Nitrasol?
For farms under environmental scrutiny or simply looking to streamline operations, Nitrasol provides more than fertiliser. It’s a system: installed tanks, reliable bulk supply, and agronomic support – delivering yield, compliance, and peace of mind in one package.
Are you making the move to liquid fertiliser? Get in contact with us today to get started.
