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Hereby we would like to inform you that our representatives are present at PotatoEurope 2017, held in Emmeloord (the Netherlands) from 13- 14 September. PotatoEurope 2017 is an unique outdoor annual event were the entire potato chain is present. This year the event will take place in World Potato City Emmeloord, the Netherlands. The trade show hosts a numerous of demonstrations, showing how the international potato world is preparing for a sustainable future.

We are pleased to announce that Triferto will be attending the 15th New Ag International Conference & Exhibition. 

A new report says that global agricultural emissions must be slashed to prevent the planet warming by more than 2C over the next century. The current focus is on reducing emissions from transport and energy. But an international team of scientists argues that if farm-related emissions aren't tackled then the Paris climate targets will be breached.

Some compounds added to urea or urea-containing fertilizers can reduce the rate of the first “hydrolysis” step, and slow the rate of ammonia production. Urease inhibitors are used to temporarily reduce the activity of the enzyme and slow the rate at which urea is hydrolyzed. This can help reduce ammonia loss to the atmosphere. 

When you buy or sell fertilizers across national boundaries, you and the Triferto must have a clear understanding of the terms for moving those goods to their destination. CIF and FOB are commonly used agreement models for international container shipping of fertilizers. Each type of agreement specifies which party is responsible for the goods and the point at which responsibility transfers from the seller to the buyer.

In agriculture various greenhouse gases are released. The most important being CO2, methane and nitrous oxide. The principal sources of greenhouse gases in agriculture and horticulture are livestock farming and greenhouse horticulture. Climate change continues to happen but the adverse effects of this appear containable in the Netherlands. At policy level there is a lot of focus on the effects of climate change, and Triferto is also working on this by investing in innovative fertilizers which reduce emissions.

Nitrogen exists in the forms of urea, ammonium and nitrate. Per nitrogen fertilizer the ratios may vary depending on the form of nitrogen. To make the right choice it is good to know the differences between forms of nitrogen.

Nitrification is a mineral process, whereby bacteria convert ammonium (NH4+) into nitrate (NO3-). Nitrification inhibitors delay this process keeping down unwanted nitric nitrogen leaching.

Nitrogen exists in the forms of urea, ammonium and nitrate. Per nitrogen fertilizer the ratios may vary depending on the form of nitrogen. To make the right choice it is good to know the differences between forms of nitrogen.

Nitrogen exists in the forms of urea, ammonium and nitrate. Nitrogen fertilizers may vary in terms of ratios between the forms of nitrogen. To make the right choice it is good to know the differences between forms of nitrogen.

Urease inhibitors delay the conversion of urea by the enzyme urease and this enables ammonia volatilisation to be limited.

Every soil contains the enzyme urease. As soon as urea is applied this enzyme breaks down urea into ammonium and OH-. Because of this process there is a localised increase in the pH to pH 9.5! At this pH level, part of the ammonium formed is converted into ammonia which volatilises. This delivers on average a nitrogen loss of 26%!