SABIC Agri-Nutrients Co. (SABIC AN), Riyadh, and Biowish Technologies Inc., Cincinnati, announced on July 21 the launch of a new bio-enhanced urea. They said the product will be available at the same price as standard urea through the Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) and American Plant Food (APF) for a limited time in select areas. Orders will initially be fulfilled through SABIC AN partners in select target countries while the teams work together to expand in other regions around the world.
SABIC AN and Biowish said they have completed a year-long technical evaluation of Biowish® Crop Liquid technology in which SABIC urea was coated with a blend of proprietary microbial cultures. The evaluation occurred in nine countries across five continents and nine difference crop types. The coating can go onto dry fertilizer or be mixed with liquid fertilizers to create an enhanced efficiency fertilizer specifically designed to optimize yield potential and improve soil productivity.
“We are thrilled to confirm that SABIC AN Bio-Enhanced Urea powered by Biowish® has performed extremely well in the field,” said Munif Al-Munif, General Manager, Agri-Nutrients Technology at SABIC AN. “Our uniform, high-crushing strength urea combined with the superior technology of Biowish® Crop Liquid delivers extended stability and consistent performance at a price per acre farmers can afford. In an industry challenged with high regulatory pressures and global food demand, we are excited to offer a sustainable product that safely increases crop production and generates higher profits for growers.”
SABIC AN and Biowish said they have constructed a joint development platform designed to advance further customizations across a range of SABIC AN’s high-efficiency fertilizers. This partnership is the foundation for future products and other agronomic innovations.