More Efficiency, More Flexibility, More Productivity
Green Urea NV® is an enhanced efficiency fertiliser designed for Australian farmers who want to reduce nitrogen losses, improve efficiency, and maximise their return on investment.
A proven urease inhibitor, Green Urea NV helps keep nitrogen where it belongs—in the soil, feeding your crop or pasture.
Up to 89% reduction in nitrogen volatilisation losses
Apply with confidence ahead of rain
More nitrogen efficiency, better yield, and stronger returns
Why Green Urea NV?
Reduce Nitrogen Losses, Increase Efficiency
Standard urea can lose up to 33% of applied nitrogen to volatilisation, based on our most recent trials, see the full trial report - Green Urea NV Trial Report 2024. Green Urea NV slows this process, meaning more nitrogen stays available for your pastures and crops.
More Flexibility in Application
Green Urea NV gives more control over fertiliser timing. Apply ahead of rain by up to 14 days without the stress of needing to incorporate it immediately.
Less time pressure at busy periods, more confidence in your nitrogen application.
Maximise Your Return on Investment
Keeping more nitrogen in the soil means your fertiliser is doing what it’s meant to do - growing stronger crops, lifting yield potential, and delivering better returns.
Green Urea NV can help make your nitrogen work harder. By reducing losses, more nitrogen is available to the crop, improving nitrogen efficiency and protecting your investment.
Green Urea Value Calculator
Economic modelling shows that using Green Urea NV can deliver a strong return on investment by reducing nitrogen losses and improving fertiliser efficiency. Results will vary depending on nitrogen pricing, soil type, and seasonal conditions. Based on IPF field trials and analysis.
Try the Green Urea NV Value Calculator and see how much you could save by using Green Urea NV:
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Made for Australian Farmers
Green Urea NV is Australian developed specifically designed to perform in our unique farming conditions. Developed by the IPF Research and Development team over the past 10 years, this technology was created to help Australian growers maximise nitrogen efficiency in real-world conditions—unpredictable weather, variable soil types, and broadacre farming systems.
- Proudly developed and tested in Australia
- Designed for Australian climate and soils
- Backed by years of IPF agronomic research
Green Urea NV is coated using technology that ensures uniform application, deeper penetration into urea granules, and reduced dust formation, making it easier to handle and spread.
Backed by Science, Proven in the Field
Green Urea NV has been extensively trialled in 2024 under Australian farming conditions by the IPF Research & Development team, in collaboration with the IPF Agronomy team. These trials confirm its effectiveness in reducing nitrogen losses and improving nitrogen efficiency across a wide range of soil types and climates across Southern Australia.
How the Trials Were Conducted:
- Trials were carried out at 19 sites across cropping and pasture systems, covering a diverse range of Southern Australian soil types and locations.
- Each site received two to three top-dress applications between June and August 2024.
- Ammonia (NH₃) volatilisation was measured using IPF propriety designed PVC chambers, comparing standard urea to Green Urea NV at an application rate of 46 kg N/ha.
What the Trials Found:
- Green Urea NV consistently reduced NH₃ losses by up to 89% compared to standard urea.
- Average reductions were 77%, 82%, and 76% for June, July, and August applications.
- These findings confirm that Green Urea NV is proven to reduce nitrogen losses under real Australian conditions, helping farmers retain more nitrogen for crop and pasture production
Read the full trial report here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Green Urea NV different from standard urea?
Green Urea NV contains a urease inhibitor, which slows the conversion of urea to ammonia. This means less volatilisation, greater efficiency, and better plant uptake compared to standard urea.
Can I apply it ahead of rain?
Yes, Green Urea NV gives you more flexibility to apply up to 14 days ahead of rainfall without significant nitrogen losses.
Green Urea Offers Topdress Flexibility
How long does Green Urea NV remain effective in storage?
Green Urea NV remains effective for at least 12 months in bulk storage, unlike many imported stabilised urea products that must be used within days. Its extended shelf life gives farmers and retailers greater flexibility, reducing the need for immediate application. Designed for Australian conditions, it maintains quality over time, making it a more reliable and practical choice for long-term storage and application planning.
What makes Green Urea NV different in terms of product quality?
Green Urea NV is coated using technology that ensures uniform application, deeper penetration into urea granules, and reduced dust formation, making it easier to handle and spread.
What is the economic return of switching to Green Urea NV?
Green Urea NV helps reduce nitrogen losses, improving fertiliser efficiency and may support stronger returns depending on the conditions. Economic modelling and field trials suggest a positive return is achievable, but actual results will vary depending on nitrogen pricing, seasonal conditions, and soil type.
You can use the Green Urea NV Value Calculator to estimate potential savings and compare performance in your own conditions.
Economics Of Using Green Urea In Winter Crop
How much nitrogen loss can Green Urea NV prevent?
Green Urea NV reduces volatilisation losses by up to 89%, meaning more nitrogen remains available for crops and pastures instead of being lost to the atmosphere.
Urea Topdress Volatilisation Losses In Winter Crop
When is Green Urea NV most effective?
Green Urea NV is best suited for conditions where nitrogen losses are typically high, such as alkaline soils, sandy soils, and soil low in cation exchange capacity (CEC). It helps slow urea breakdown, keeping more nitrogen available for crops.
Should I use Green Urea NV in dry or low-rainfall conditions?
Yes. Green Urea NV is designed for use when light rainfall (less than 10mm) or dew is expected, preventing partial breakdown without full incorporation.
Can Green Urea NV help in hot or windy conditions?
Absolutely. Hot temperatures and wind increase nitrogen loss through volatilisation. Green Urea NV helps stabilise urea, reducing losses until sufficient rainfall or irrigation occurs.
What if my paddock has an open canopy or bare soil?
In open paddocks with little canopy cover, standard urea is more exposed to wind and heat, increasing nitrogen loss. Green Urea NV helps retain more nitrogen in the soil, even in these conditions.
Does Green Urea NV work in sandy soils?
Yes. Sandy soils have a low CEC, meaning they don’t hold nutrients well. Green Urea NV reduces nitrogen loss, keeping more available for crop uptake.
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