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100% Organic, environmentally friendly fertiliser
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Key Benefits

 

FCRD is comprised completely of crushed volcanic basaltic rock dust from Fishers Creek, Queensland.
FCRD is a certified soil amendment for organic farmers, environmentally friendly and completely odourless.
Biological Farmers Australia has approved FCRD as a registered product; allowed input 10388AI

FCRD

  • Replenishes the mineral and nutrient content of weathered soils as it contains micronutrients not found in commercial NPK fertilisers.
  • Causes phenomenal growth of micro-organisms and raises the moisture and nutrient capacity of the soil.
  • Improves resistance to insects, disease, fungus frost and drought.
  • Reduces acidity and sodicity in soils, replacing the need for separate applications of Lime and Gypsum.
  • Is effective after only one application and need not be frequently re-applied as it contains sustained-release properties.

As a result, FCRD

  • Generates faster plant growth
  • Improves crop yields and produce quality
  • Creates hardier plant foliage and bigger, stronger roots of tree crops
  • Causes greater resistance to pests and diseases
  • Is economical and environmentally friendly

FCRD contains

  • Volcanic rock - 90% finer than 0.250 mm
  • Silicates - Necessary in building plant protein. Their strengthening qualities are vital in protecting against insect and fungal attack.
  • Calcium - Required for cell division and as a component of cell walls.
  • Magnesium - A key part of the chlorophylls, which perform photosynthesis.
  • Iron - Aids in the promotion and regulation of plant growth.
  • Potassium - Strengthens plant stalks
  • Phosphorous - Energy food for plants
  • Trace Minerals - Plant growth can suffer without these. FCRD contains over 70 macro and micronutrients not found in commercial NPK fertilisers.

The average composition of FCRD expressed as oxides is:

SiO2 43%
Fe2O3 13%
Al2O3 13%
MgO 11%
CaO 9%
Na2O 2%
TiO2 2%
K2O 2%
As elements, the average composition is:
Silicon 22%
Iron 11%
Aluminium 8%
Calcium 7%
Magnesium 6%
Sodium 2%
Titanium 2%
Potassium 1%
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FCRD is a Palmerston Projects enterprise