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Cropnutrition
Crop nutrition
Optimising crop nutrition goes beyond fertiliser choice - it’s about making informed decisions that drive efficiency, sustainability and profitability. Frontier offers a range of solutions from liquid and solid product options to greener fertilisers and variable rate applications technology, ensuring tailored nutrition strategies for every farm.
With uniform coverage and improved nutrient uptake, liquid fertilisers help boost yields and crop health. They also integrate seamlessly with variable rate technology, enabling precise, targeted applications tailored to crop requirements.
We recognise that transitioning fully to liquid fertilisers may not suit every farm business. However, our expert advisors and extensive product range mean we can offer solutions to support a combined approach where best for your farm business.
We can also support with stewardship, such as the responsible use of urea-based fertilisers in accordance with the Urea Stewardship Scheme. We give UK growers exclusive access to Limus Perform, a dual-active urease inhibitor that helps minimise nitrogen losses while improving crop performance and profitability.
Speak to our advisors to understand our range of liquid solutions.
Frontier offers a comprehensive range of solid fertilisers designed to deliver reliable, long-lasting nutrition to support crop growth, soil health and yield potential. Granular and compound fertilisers provide flexibility in application while ensuring consistent nutrient release for sustained crop performance.
Solid fertilisers remain a key part of nutrition programmes for many growers due to their gradual nutrient release, ensuring crops receive a steady supply throughout the growing season.
Speak to our advisors to learn about our range of solid solutions
Through close working relationships with leading product manufacturers, we offer growers an extensive range of high-quality, industry-leading fertilisers that meet the nutritional requirements of individual crop rotation programmes.
We offer:
- Urease inhibitors – SustaiN (solid urea) and Limus® Perform (liquid UAN fertilisers)
- Nutrino Pro – Safe foliar nitrogen for use in a wide range of crops
- Multi N – Safe and efficient foliar nitrogen designed to enhance protein in milling wheat
- Complex compounds – High quality solid and liquid options available
- Bespoke blends – Tailored exactly to your crops’ requirements
Speak to our advisors to find out more about our exclusive products.
Our precision technology services support variable rate applications, meaning growers can account for in-field variation when creating an application plan to optimise the efficiency of their input programmes.
Variable rate nitrogen service
Nitrogen is one of the most significant investments in crop production, so applying it at the right rate, in the right place and at the right time is essential for optimising yield and reducing environmental impact.
Our variable rate nitrogen (VRN) service uses remote sensing satellite technology to assess crop canopy variation and create targeted nitrogen application plans.
Extensive research and trials work has enabled us to incorporate radar imagery into our offering. Radar imagery is unaffected by cloud cover and provides an accurate measurement of crop growth. When combined with our satellite imagery, growers can access regular cloud-free imagery throughout every application window.
Alongside this, Frontier uses normalised difference vegetation index (NDVI) and leaf area index (LAI) data to create an accurate overview of crop performance. The variation in crop canopy is used to assess the crop nitrogen demand at each application and target inputs accordingly to produce a more even, higher-quality crop that makes the most efficient use of inputs.
Variable rate P and K
Yield, straw removal and crop choice will affect how much phosphate (P) and potassium (K) is depleted from the soil each season. With the right uptake of P and K essential to yield, it’s important to make sure the crop has what it needs. Taking a variable rate approach can ensure the delivery of an effective crop nutrition strategy without overspending on areas of land that have higher levels of P and K already available.
Using GPS-guided soil sampling, we create detailed nutrient maps that highlight variability across fields, ensuring fertiliser and organic inputs are applied where they’re needed most.
With instant access to results, our advisors can provide tailored fertiliser recommendations based on soil type, cropping and yield targets.
Field grain analysis
Our field grain analysis service takes a deeper look at the nutrient uptake of crops to optimise application rates, generating insight to help maximise crop performance, achieve premiums next season and assess the effectiveness of your current nutrition strategy.
Speak to our advisors to discover how variable rate application can support growers by optimising farm inputs.
Sustainable farming demands smarter, lower-carbon input solutions. At Frontier, we’re committed to supporting growers through this transition. Our work looking into ‘greener’ fertilisers is focused on reducing environmental impact while maintaining productivity and profitability.
Significant investment into research and development means we’re on a journey to find proven, field-tested alternative fertilisers that deliver practical, measurable benefits to support both crop nutrition and long-term sustainability.
Speak to our advisors to learn more about our research and development into supporting sustainable farming and low-carbon solutions.
We work closely with our partners at IntraCrop to supply cutting-edge biostimulant products and biologicals that enhance plant health, improve nutrient uptake and support resilience against environmental stress.
Sourced through Frontier agronomists and supported by the expertise of IntraCrop, our portfolio of biostimulants and biologicals is designed to complement existing nutrition programmes, helping growers tailor their approach to their farm’s specific needs.
To explore our full range of biostimulants and biologicals, visit IntraCrop’s website or speak to our experts for advice on integrating biostimulants into your crop management strategy.
Effective crop nutrition is a significant investment for any farm business. Managing input costs while maximising returns is essential.
Frontier supports growers with finance and risk management solutions that help spread costs, reduce market exposure and optimise fertiliser purchases.
Through our partnership with Oxbury Bank, we offer flexible farm credit options to align input payments with cash flow. Additionally, our risk management tools, such as Flexi N, protect against fertiliser price volatility.
By combining expert advice, financial planning and strategic input buying, we help farmers build resilience and ensure their crop nutrition programme is both cost-effective and future-proof.
Speak to our experts to find out how we can support you with finance and risk management solutions.
Frontier is FIAS accredited, which means we operate responsibly under the AIC Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme to ensure “the security, safety and traceability of fertilisers meet the requirements defined by legislators and industry.”
Helpful documentation, including product safety sheets, certification for farm assurance purposes and storage guidance can be found below: