Secrets of the green granule

New fertilisers are first tested at Limburgerhof on containers supporting rye grass in controlled growth conditions. Each container is weighed before being watered, and the grass growth and leachate measured and analysed. (Photo: BASF)

The controlled release fertiliser market is not one of the more glamorous areas of the industry, but across Europe there is a great deal of research going on in ultra-modern premises. Commercial Grower visited the BASF Agricultural Centre in Germany to find out more.

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