Transcript CARBOTECH - Fertilizer, Liquid Carbon Fertilizers, Soil

THE PLANT NUTRITION TECHNOLOGY
OF THE FUTURE
CARBOTECH IS A LIQUID CARBON PRODUCT
DERIVED FROM PLANT EXTRACTS.
CARBOTECH IS USEFUL IN IMPROVING THE
EFFICIENCY OF PLANT NUTRIENT UPTAKE.
Origen of CARBOTECH:
A unique blend of complex carbohydrates derived from photosynthetic
organisms, consisting of five distinct functional groups.
“Liquid
compost”
Photosynthetic organisms
TYPES OF
CARBON
BREAKDOWN
PRODUCTS
Cellulose
Oligo- and
polysaccharides
Hemi-cellulose
Saccharides
Starch
Dextrin
Process
Fats and oils
Fatty acids
Lignin
Humic and
fulvic acids
Proteins
Amino acids
Pectins
Amylose and
amylopectin
Hydroponic trial setup for product
development and evaluation
1. Carbotech will bind with nutrients and protect it from
lock-out in the soil or from leaching and volatilization.
a) Cat-Ions such as Ammonia, Potassium, Calcium
and Magnesium binds with Carbotech to form
larger molecules, aiding in reducing leaching
through the soil.
b) Anions such as Phosphates binds with Carbotech
in 'n proses called organic Phosphate clustering
protecting it from Calcium / Phosphate lockout.
2. Carbotech will improve root growth by stimulating cell
division and growth as well as having a positive effect
on phosphate availability and mobility
3. The beneficial carbonaceous bacterial food source
available in Carbotech promotes the bio-life in the soil
to thrive and assist in the promotion of nutrient
uptake, root development and root health to give
natural defence against attacks on plant health
Results of Leaching Test
Water
& AN
Water AN &
CARBOTECH
N=
43%
N=
62%
Dec-11
Method
A Nitrogen mixture (AN and Distilled water) with and without Carbotech
was made and poured through a sand column. The sand column was
50mm in diameter and 150mm high. Coarse, washed silica sand was
used. Below are the measurements that were taken before and after the
sand “filter” It clearly demonstartes Carbotech’s ability to bind with
Nitrogen and to reduce leaching to a large extent.
Pre Filter
Post Filter
Carbotech
Carbotech
AN
AN
& AN
& AN
Nitrate
2,950
2,680
1,033
1,500
Ammonium
781
781
387
485
Total N
3,731
3,461
1,420
1,985
% Nitrogen lost through leaching.
38%
57%
% Nitrogen retained in the soil.
62%
43%
46.5% more N
in the ground
N Losses
= 57%
N Losses
= 38%
• The producer’s aim with tree crops is to get nutrient levels in the leaves up to norm.
• Because Carbotech can improve nutrient uptake, we are able to reduce nutrient
application to various degrees
• This translates to a net saving on the fertilizer program in most cases
• (Note – the approach with young trees is similar to field crops)
• The producer’s aim with field crops is to feed the plant optimally for maximum yield.
• Because Carbotech can improve nutrient uptake, we are able to feed the plant more
optimally
• This translates to an increase in profit per hectare in most cases
• Carbotech is a liquid product that can be used with liquid or granular
fertilizer.
• Carbotech is usually applied through the irrigation water, with or without
fertilizer, but as close as possible to the fertilizer application.
• Alternatively, Carbotech can be applied, by spraying a dilute (1:10),
mechanically or manually on the soil close to the plant where the fertilizer
is usually applied.
It is important for success that a CFT Carbotech Application program is
prepared for every application. The following information is needed to convert
a chemical program into a Carbotech program:
1. Standard chemical fertilizer program (latest)
a)
b)
Fertilizer detail including strength (e.g. 3.2.1 (33) )
Application Intervals (e.g. Monthly, Weekly, etc..)
c)
Hectares.
d)
Application methods
2. Opsional Information:
a)
b)
Expected yield
Leaf and Soil Analyses
Jemalong Citrus KPI Log STAGE 2 & STAGE 3
TREATMENTS
BLOCK NAME
1) Stage 2
2) Stage 3
Date
DETAIL
Carbon
Open Hydroponic (Chemical)
08/05/09
Tree Measurements- Stage 2 Carbon
1
2
Trunk Diameter (cm)
4.4
3.9
Tree MeasurementsTrunk Diameter (cm)
Notes Trunk diameter taken
10 cm above graft
May
3
4
Stage 3 Chemical
1
2
3
2.9
2.3
1.9
4
4.1
5
4
6
5.2
7
5
8
5.1
9
5.3
10
5.5
Average Ideal
4.65
4
2.6
5
1.5
6
1.7
7
1.8
8
1.7
9
1.9
10
2.1
Average
2.04
Results Comparison
08/05/2009
07/01/2009
Stage 2
Carbon
Stage
3
4.65
2.14
2.04
1.99
Notes;
At this stage, the Carbon treatment is 56% thicker in the girth than the
conventional Hydroponic treatment. Tree size was obviously larger in
favour of the Carbon treatment.
Trees generally appear in good health.
KPI Trunk Diameter Comparison
5.00
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
Value (cm)
Trunk Diameter
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
Regards
Guy Webb B.Sc REM
0.00
Stage 2 Carbon
Treatments
Stage 3 Chemical
Trunk Diameter
Ideal
JEMMALONG CITRUS - AUSTRALIA
Reduced Chemicals
with Carbotech
(20% less expensive
than standard
chemicals)
Standard
Chemicals
35
31.6
30
28.9
27.9
27.5
24.5
24.1
25
21.4
21.0
16.2
14.7
15
13.313.2
15.4
14.714.7
13.0
18.1
17.5
17.2
15.9
15.7
16.1
16.1
22.0
18.719.2
17.9
17.317.6
16.6
23.9
20.3
19.3
20
25.3
15.6
13.7
13.9
14.0
14.2
09/06/2010
09/07/2010
10/08/2010
09/09/2010
11.8
10
09/04/2010
10/05/2010
08/10/2010
9/11/2010
Blok
210
B Plantdatum:
MaartMarch
2009 Alpha
Mikro Bemesting:
Block
210B
Planting Date
2009;Valencia
Alpha Valencia
on Micro –Straights
Fertilizers: Straights
Blok
210
A Plantdatum:
MaartMarch
2009 Star
Ruby
Mikro
Block
210A
Planting Date
2009;
Star
Ruby Bemesting:
on Micro –Straights
Fertilizers: Straights
Block
125A
(Valve
2) Planting Maart
Date March
2009;
RubyDrip
Pomelo
on Drip AB
– Fertilizers:
AB Flex
Blok
125
A (Valve
2) Plantdatum:
2009 Nel
RubyNel
Pomelo
Bemesting:
- Flex
Block
125A
(Valve
1) Planting Maart
Date March
2009;
RubyDrip
Pomelo
on Drip CFT
– Fertilizers:
CFT10.2.4
Blok
125
A (Valve
1) Plantdatum:
2009 Nel
RubyNel
Pomelo
Bemesting:
10:2:4
9/12/2010
10/01/2011
30.00
28.1
23.9
25.00
20.5
20.00
17.5
16.2
14.6
15.00
14.8
16.4
15.1
14.1
13.6
12.1
12.1
10.4
10.00
8.1
8.6
8.9
9.0
9.0
9.3
10/05/2010
09/06/2010
09/07/2010
10/08/2010
09/09/2010
5.00
0.00
09/04/2010
08/10/2010
9/11/2010
9/12/2010
Blok
210 210H;
H; Plantdatum
September
2009; Bennie2009;
Valencia;
Mikros
Bemesting
Ondertsam: CC
Block
Planting
Date September
Bennie
Valencia
onStraights;
Micro; Fertilizers:
Straights
Block
Planting
Date September
2009;
Nel Ruby
Micro;
Blok
125 125B;
B; Plantdatum
September
2009; Nel Ruby
Pomelo;
Mikros Pomelo
Bemestingon
CFT
10:2:4;Fertilizers:
Ondertsam:CFT
CC 10.2.4
10/01/2011
18.00
16.4
16.00
14.1
14.00
12.1
11.4
12.00
10.4
10.00
8.1
8.00
6.5
8.6
6.6
8.9
9.0
9.0
9.8
9.3
10.80
8.3
6.8
6.7
6.7
6.9
9.11
7.2
7.83
7.02
6.00
6.00
6.13
6.18
6.24
6.38
5.73
09/04/2010
10/05/2010
09/06/2010
09/07/2010
10/08/2010
09/09/2010
4.00
2.00
0.00
08/10/2010
9/11/2010
9/12/2010
Block
210D;
Planting
Date
March
2010;
Flamingo
Micro; Ondertsam:
Fertilizers:CC/X639
Straights
Blok
210 D;
Plantdatum
Maart
2010;
Flamingo
Pomelo;
Mikro Pomelo
Bemestingon
Straights;
Block
125D;
Planting
2010; Lavalle
CFT 10.2.4
Blok
125 D
(Sand);(Sand)
Plantdatum
MaartDate
2010;March
Lavalle Valencia;
Mikros Valencia
Bemesting on
CFTMicro;
10:2:4; Fertilizers:
Ondertsam: CC
Blok
125 D
(Klip); (Gravel)
Plantdatum
Maart 2010;
Valencia;
Bemesting
CFTon
10:2:4;
Ondertsam:
CC CFT 10.2.4
Block
125D;
Planting
DateBennie
March
2010;Mikros
Bennie
Valencia
Micro;
Fertilizers:
10/01/2011
180%
LETTUCE - DIFFERENCE IN WEIGHT
170%
160%
150%
140%
130%
120%
110%
100%
90%
80%
Green Frill
Coslettuce
Chemicals & Carbotech
Chemical Fertilizers
Butter Lettuce
Red Frill
Total
Chemicals & Carbotech <K
Fruit picked per plant per day
25
Cucumber Trial - Herman Malan
Daily Data
20
15
10
5
1
4
7
10
13
16
19
22
25
28
31
34
37
40
43
46
49
52
55
58
61
64
67
70
73
76
79
82
85
88
91
94
97
100
103
106
109
0
Day Number
9B - Chemical & Carbotech
10B - Chemical
Overall Increase in yield = 26.4% - Substantial increase in overall profitability
Not a true trial as the yield increase is
between seasons. Various other factors
could have contributed. Similar trends
in other crops does however help to
build confidence in the abilities of the
product
VARIOUS POTATO TRIALS
Chemical Fertilizer R/Ha
Carbotech Cost R/Ha
Control R/Ha Revenue
Carbotech R/Ha Revenue
This graph shows that in addition to the yield increase of 13t per ha, there were also changes in
classification in favour of higher value classes. This resulted in a revenue difference of R27361 per ha, after
the cost of Carbotech (R4700 per ha) has been taken into account.
Carbotech Aartappelmoere proef - Julian Nieuwoudt - Christiana
This graph shows that in addition to the yield increase of 1506Kg on 10Ha, there were also changes in classification in favour of
higher value classes. This resulted in a revenue difference of R59607 on 10 ha, after the cost of Carbotech (R1426.5 x10 = R14295)
has been taken into account. (Note: yield differences on seed potatoes are lower as their growth is terminated on 110 days)
VARIOUS WHEAT TRIALS
Carbotech R/Ha
Standard Yield (Tonnes per Ha)
Carbotech Yield (Tonnes per Ha)
VARIOUS CHICORY TRIALS
Carbotech R/Ha
Standard Yield (Tonnes per Ha)
Carbotech Yield (Tonnes per Ha)
WATER MELONS
Standard Chemical
Fertilizer cost R/Ha
Cost of Carbotech
R/Ha
Area Standard Yield
Carbotech Yield
Early results on Lucerne with Carbotech looks very promising.
No formal measurements have yet been made, but obvious
growth differences were observed that have farmers excited.
One farmer in Warmbaths stated that the yield difference might
be as much as 30% higher in his specific case
Application Strategy:
• Carbotech is used in conjuction with a general purpose
micro nutrient product like Multifeed
• Application is made directly after each cutting.
The rates are as follows:
• Carbotech: 4 liters per Ha
• Multifeed: 2kg per Ha
The cost is <R250 per hectare per cutting.
The intended result is an improvement in yield and / or an
increase in nutritional value.
Although we found in some cases that a positive result was
evident after the first cutting, we propose that an evaluation
only be made after the third cutting.
Lucerne - Ellisras
The specific field’s production was
very uneven initially as the topsoil
was moved around during
preparation of the field. The
application of Carbotech has not
only dramatically increased the
yield but the growth was found to
be a lot more even across the
field.
Below are the first Maize results with Carbotech. It seems to be similar to other grains like
wheat.
MAIZE TRIALS
4,000.0
20.0
18.0
3,000.0
14.5
14.1
14.0
R/Ha
2,500.0
2,000.0
12.0
11.8
12.0
10.0
8.0
1,500.0
6.0
1,000.0
500.0
16.0
Tonnes/Ha
3,500.0
4.0
940.0
940.0
Junior Ferreira
Pierre Ferreira
2011
2012
0.0
2.0
0.0
Carbotech
per ha):
Carbotech(R- R/Ha
Standaard
(Ton per ha):
Standard Opbrengs
Yield – Tonnes/Ha
CarbotechOpbrengs
Yield – Tonnes
/ Ha
Carbotech
(Ton per
ha):
Maize in the Gamtoos Valley: Pannar 6236BT