ECTOL STARTER—The Reliable, Cost-Effective Alternative to Ammonium Phosphate

The Australian agricultural sector faces a critical and imminent supply crisis in its reliance on ammonium phosphate (MAP/DAP) fertilisers. This vulnerability is centred on the potential closure of the Phosphate Hill manufacturing plant in March 2026, the only remaining on-shore manufacturer of this high-analysis input. This event will expose farmers to extreme volatility driven by global supply shocks, price uncertainty, and logistical bottlenecks for a fundamental crop nutrient.

In this challenging environment, securing a stable and reliable input supply is paramount. ECTOL STARTER is not just an efficient alternative to traditional synthetic fertilisers; it is a strategic, cost-effective, and Australian-made solution that provides growers with long-term supply security while facilitating a seamless transition.

Security and Stability: A Local, Reliable Supply

With the deadline for the last domestic phosphate manufacturer fast approaching, relying on volatile offshore sourcing is a major risk. ECTOL STARTER offers a stable, dependable pathway forward:

• Australian-Made, Local Commitment: ECTOL is an Australian owned and operated business committed to local manufacturing and supply. When you switch to ECTOL STARTER, you are choosing a solution that isn't going anywhere and can be relied upon regardless of global market turmoil or shipping disruptions.

• Cost-Effective Solution: Despite being a high-performance liquid input, ECTOL STARTER offers cost-effective, local solutions. Its superior nutrient efficiency means that less product is often needed to achieve equal or better results than high-rate conventional granular applications, improving the return on investment (ROI) at the farm gate.

  
  

Efficiency and Performance: Better Results, Less Risk

ECTOL STARTER, a high-phosphorus and high-nitrogen liquid fertiliser, ensures superior efficiency and maximizes the return on your nutrient investment:

• Protected Nutrients for Zero Burn: A major limitation of conventional ammonium phosphate fertilisers is their high salt index. ECTOL STARTER, however, contains protected Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Potassium that will not 'burn' sensitive seeds or seedlings. This allows for the safest possible in-furrow application, placing critical nutrients immediately next to the seed for maximum early-stage uptake and stronger, faster emergence.

• Application Flexibility: As a liquid, it ensures uniform nutrient delivery and can be used in post-emergence split applications. Its compatibility with many crop protection and herbicide products further reduces machinery passes, saving time and fuel.

 The Time to Act is Now

The risks associated with a non-renewable, globally dependent fertiliser supply are immediate. The closure of Phosphate Hill makes the choice clear: continue relying on a volatile supply chain or transition to a stable, Australian-made, high-efficiency solution.

Farmers can start the transition to a sustainable, local, Australian-made alternative today. By adopting ECTOL STARTER, growers secure a consistent supply of highly efficient, safe, and effective nutrition that supports both profitable production and long-term supply security. There is no better time to make the shift.

For more information visit www.ectol.com phone +61 02 9816 2057 or email kate@ectol.com.

Thriving pyrethrum treated with ECTOL STARTER.