KMS Fertiliser

Background

Overview KMS fertilizer originates from the Qaidam Basin in northwest China’s Qinghai Province, well known for its old lake bed resources. Potassium rich brine is extracted from reserves beneath the lake and refined into a high-quality potassium magnesium sulphate called “SCHOENITE” which is imported and marketed by Kismet International Pty. Ltd. as KMS Fertilizer.

China is growing rapidly and agricultural practices are now coming up to speed with western countries, particularly in the use of potassium based fertilizers to achieve better yields and faster growth of crops.

A technique has been developed to produce Potassium Magnesium Sulphate (KMS) at a new purpose built facility in China. Using patented, cutting-edge technology the plant will produce 1 million tonnes per annum in 2005, the first year of production. This will be closely followed by the production of Potassium Sulphate due in 2006/2007.

Over the past 3 years the KMS manufacturing company ‘QG’ has initiated an expansive research and trial program. To maintain objectivity the trials were conducted by ‘The Soil & Fertilizer Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science’.

Replicated trial sites (3 replicates) were always used. Each trial contained 14 sites with each site measuring 30sq. metres. Trials contained a control and two other products, Potassium Sulphate and KMS.

Crops trialled include Bananas, Sugarcane, Cotton, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Rice and Citrus. These trials assessed many aspects and include research on K, S and Mg uptake by leaves, stems and fruit. Yield data as well as quality was recorded.

The KMS product is exceptional in many aspects, not the least in the quality of product and the massive reserves secured for production. As no chemicals are added during the process, the KMS product is a natural fertilizer with B.F.A. certification (BFA-309AI), making it suitable for organic crop/pasture application with sound agronomic integrity.

Kismet International Pty. Ltd. (KIPL) through Guano Australia Pty. Ltd. (GAPL) is an Australian based company specializing in the marketing of a range of specialty fertilizer and agricultural products, and has been granted long term exclusive importation, marketing and distribution rights for KMS in Australia. The management of KIPL/GAPL includes technical and business experts in the field of agronomy, fertilizer industry knowledge, sales, marketing and business management. The company also works closely with agronomists, nutritionists and government bodies to deliver customers the most up to date intelligence regarding crop technology and product developments.

KMS fertilizer is a soluble and highly bio-available form of potassium, balanced with magnesium to aid in chlorophyll production with sulphur to assist enzyme activation. KMS is extremely low in chlorides and heavy metals.

KMS Fertilizer can readily replace traditional potassium based fertilizers such as MOP or SOP due to the nutrient make-up of the product, with an advantage over these products due to highly available magnesium.

GRANULAR GRADE Size: 2- 5mm Ideal for spreading applications, this grade is also readily soluble and provides plants with a fast and sustained uptake of nutrients.

NUTRIENT CHARACTERISTICS
0:0:20:16 Mg 7%

Potassium (20%)

• Required for synthesis of proteins and starch
• Activates enzymes to stimulate chemical plant processes
• Improves crop yields and quality and is essential for fruit formation

Sulphur (16%)

• Vital for protein and amino acid formation
• Promotes enzyme activation
• Important for high oil content crops

Magnesium (7%)

• Enhances Enzyme Formation
• Enhances phosphate adsorption
• Essential for chlorophyll production and photosynthesis

FURTHER ADVANTAGES

• Unique Product
• Preferred nutrient ratios
• Packaging Flexibility
• Fully Soluble
• Long Term reserves
• Competitive Pricing
• Short Supply Chain
• WILL BE Shipped directly to each capital city Port of Australia on a regular basis to keep product turning over in order to maintain consistency of product quality.

PACKAGING

• 25 Kg Bags PP
• 1MT Bulka Bags
• Bulk

SPECIAL COMMENTS

• KMS Granules: KMS Fertilizer is an ideal granulated Potassium Magnesium Sulphate product all in Sulphate form.
• Custom Blending: The hardness of the compacted granules makes the product ideal for blending with a whole range of fertilizer products, or for sale as a stand alone product.
• Quality: All product is inspected, checked and tested by SGS International before leaving China. Upon arrival in Australia product is inspected and cleared by AQIS and carries BFA organic certification

FEATURES & BENEFITS

KMS is a natural, unique fertilizer product containing three essential nutrients Potassium, Sulphur and Magnesium:

• K = Potassium 20% in non chloride form
• S = Sulphur 16%
• Mg = Magnesium 7%

All three nutrients are present in the highly available water soluble form. The continuous release rate (dissolves slowly) of potassium, sulphur and magnesium reduces and resists leaching losses making it a highly effective nutrient efficient fertilizer, with good environmental performances.

Combination of these nutrients helps maintain nutrient balance particularly where high analysis fertilizers don’t replace sulphur and magnesium lost from the soil each year.

For chlorophyll production to aid plant growth in photosynthesis and help minimise the risk of ‘grass staggers’ or ‘grass tetany’ in grazing livestock.

Natural Product

Can be used safely with confidence that it is free of chemical additives.

Particularly suited for Horticultural Crops and Dairy Pastures

Either direct application or in blends enhance the effectiveness of the other fertilizers and animal nutrition in the case of dairy pasture where soil tests indicate deficiencies.

Relationship in Plants and Soils

There is a strong antagonistic effect of Potassium on plant absorption of Magnesium, therefore it is important to maintain a proper balance between Magnesium and Potassium in soils and plants. 

Lower Magnesium Level (7%)

Having one of the lowest Magnesium levels makes KMS Fertilizer more suitable to a greater range of soil types across Australia which in turn will appeal to a broader market application.

Low Chloride Level

Helps prevent the build up of salts in soils; beneficial to potatoes, other chloride sensitive crops.

Can be blended with other fertilizer products

Can provide prescription fertility blends to suit most crops and conditions for Guano Gold-Kwik Start, AmSul, DAP, MAP, MOP, SOP and/or other related products.

Evenly Granulated

Granule size is suitable for accurate spreading with most machines (always refer to operation manual for suitable calibrations).

Low in Heavy Metals
(Cadmium, Mercury, Lead)

Meets Australian standards.

KMS Fertilizer is a highly available fully water soluble and bio available form of Potassium, balanced with Magnesium to aid in chlorophyll production with Sulphur to assist in enzyme activation. As a result KMS is being recognised for the multitude of other advantages which flow on from this naturally unique product:

• The unique 3 in 1 combination of these nutrients helps maintain nutrient balance particularly where high analysis fertilizers don't replace magnesium and sulphur lost from the soil each year.
• In comparison to most other KSMg based fertilizers KMS Fertilizer has a lower Magnesium level, making it more suitable to a broader range of soils.
• KMS is particularly suited for horticultural crops and dairy pastures via direct application or in a blend to enhance the effectiveness of the other fertilizers and animal nutrition in the case of dairy pastures.
• KMS can readily replace traditional Potassium based fertilizers such as MOP with the advantage of reduced Chloride levels (50% vs 1.5%).
• KMS in Organic Farming allows for higher inclusion rates of K as opposed to SOP.
• Ideal product for Specialised Custom Blending with Guano Gold-Kwik Start, AmSul, DAP, MAP, MOP, SOP and/or other related products.
• Long term reserves.
• BFA Certified (BFA-309AI); suitable for organic crop/pasture application with sound agronomic integrity.
• Preferred nutrient ratios - 0:0:20:16 Mg 7%.
• There is a strong antagonistic effect of potassium on plant absorption of magnesium; KMS helps to maintain a proper balance between Magnesium and Potassium in soils and plants.
• Contains very low levels of Chloride making it suitable for high value horticultural crops such as potatoes and other Chloride sensitive crops.
• Contains very low levels of heavy metals such as Cadmium, Lead and Mercury.
• All nutrients are fully water soluble.
• Competitive Pricing.
• Available in 25kg Bags, 1MT Single Trip Bulka Bags and in Loose Bulk.
• Available upon demand.
• Shipped directly to Australian Capital City ports.
• Product quality maintained through optimal turn-over.

The premium Fertilizer Combination for high value crops giving Australian Horticulture a “Kwik-Start”.

KMS / Guano Gold Blend

• P: 6.0
• K: 10.0
• S: 8.0
• Mg: 3.5
• Ca: 14.5
• Si: 5.0

This 50:50 blend creates a nutrient balance, which is completely safe to both the soil and soil life. This unique blend allows farmers and agronomists who value environmental stewardship to use or recommend KMS and Guano Gold.

KMS is the premium fertilizer choice for use on many and/or all Potassium dependant crops. It provides 3 naturally occurring essential nutrients; Potassium, Magnesium and Sulphur which are present in the highly available water soluble form, and is low in Chloride so your crop can benefit from the nutrients immediately without the risk of Chloride damage. KMS is a neutral salt and does not affect soil pH.

GUANO GOLD is a high quality organic fertilizer for all crops where agronomy dictates the need for citric soluble Phosphorus and soluble Calcium. It is low in heavy metals and available in granular form. It also contains 10% plant available silica.

The Advantages of KMS and Guano Gold as a Fertilizer Source

• Naturally occurring mineral.
• Contains a unique 6-in-1 combination of Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Magnesium, Calcium and Silica.
• Contains citric and non citric soluble Phosphorus.
• Safe to the soil ecology.
• Essentially chloride-free at 2.5% maximum of Sulphate source of all three nutrients. Neutral salt that does not change the soil pH at any application rate.
• High CEC.
• KMS and Guano Gold combined is classified for use in certified organic crop production with sound agronomic integrity.
• Very economical when all six nutrients are needed.
• Low salt index.
• Suitable as a conventional , sustainable and organic input. Highly Suitable for Peanuts, Corn, Cotton, Sugarcane, Pineapples, Potatoes, Soybeans, citrus and stone fruit, pastures and lucerne.

Silica

Silicon fertilizers such as Guano Gold-Kwik Start help increase the concentration of Monosilica acids in the soil solution and their absorption on soluble phosphorus of Calcium [CaHPo4], Aluminium [2Al(H2Po4)] and Iron [2FePo4].

As a result Silicon fertilizers initiate the following processes:

1. transformation of slightly soluble phosphates into mobile forms, and
2. physical absorption of mobile phosphates by silicon-rich surfaces.

All facts suggest that Si rich materials can be used for reducing “P” “TIE UP”, and keep applied Phosphorus in plant available form.

• CaHPo4 + Si(OH)4 = CaSio3 + H20 + H3Po4
• 2Al (H2Po4)3 + Si(0H)4 + H = Al2Si205 +5H3P04 +3H20
• 2FePo4 + Si(0H4) + H = Fe2Si04 + 2(H3P04)

Silica and KMS

Silicon fertilizers exhibit very good absorption properties. Owing to this, leaching of potassium from the soil surface horizon is reduced by the application of silicon.

Therefore Guano Gold-Kwik Start blended with KMS will allow for maximum availability of both P and K in soils that are high in Fe, Al or Ca.

The interaction of Silica allows the blend to work in both acid and slightly alkaline soils.