Smart science. Proven results.
Developed with our BASF formulation expertise and put to the test in rigorous ADAS Agronomics trials, Limus® Perform is an innovative urease inhibitor for use with liquid fertiliser (e.g. UAN). By adding to the tank during sprayer filling, when risks of volatilisation are high, Limus® Perform reduces nitrogen losses from liquid fertiliser and helps maximise yield and profitability.
Limus Perform
Smart science. Proven results.
Developed with our BASF formulation expertise and put to the test in rigorous ADAS Agronomics trials, Limus® Perform is an innovative urease inhibitor for use with liquid fertiliser (e.g. UAN). By adding to the tank during sprayer filling, when risks of volatilisation are high, Limus® Perform reduces nitrogen losses from liquid fertiliser and helps maximise yield and profitability.
Benefits
- Proven across 6 ADAS Agronomics trials to deliver an average yield benefit of +0.23t/ha
- Improves nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) by minimising nitrogen losses from ammonia volatilisation
- Reduces ammonia emissions by up to 98%
- Increases yield compared to untreated liquid fertiliser (UAN)
- Contains two actives (NBPT + NPPT) for optimal efficacy
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Why Limus Perform?
Limus® Perform is a highly effective, dual-active urease inhibitor for use with liquid fertiliser.
Six ADAS Agronomics tramline trials in 2019 and 2020 found that Limus® Perform provided an average yield increase of +0.23t/ha over untreated liquid fertiliser, equating to a MOIC (margin over input cost) of £30/ha, based on £160/t wheat price.
Nitrogen losses
Nitrogen can be lost as ammonia following the application of liquid fertiliser (UAN). UK research suggests average nitrogen losses from UAN range from 11-14%. The amount of nitrogen loss in this research was dependent on environmental conditions, including soil water content, soil temperature and rainfall.
In general, factors that increase the risk of ammonia (nitrogen) losses include:
- Warm temperatures
- Dry soils
- Less than 10mm of rainfall with 48 hours of application
- Alkaline (high pH) soils
The use of Limus® Perform is recommended when the risks of nitrogen losses are high. Limus® can reduce these losses by up to 98%, improving nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) on farm, whilst reducing ammonia emissions.
Limus® increases yield of UAN
By reducing emissions, more nitrogen is available for crop uptake.
Across 21 BASF trials on a range of crops, this resulted in a 4% increase in yield, compared to liquid fertiliser without the addition of Limus® Perform.
