UPTAKE delivers real gains
In an independent on-farm trial, UPTAKE Fertiliser compared its Foliar and Suspension fertiliser products against an untreated control. The findings clearly demonstrate how targeted, science based nutrient delivery can significantly lift pasture performance and deliver stronger returns.
As farmers navigate rising input costs, climate challenges, and tighter nutrient management regulations, the need for efficient, flexible, and sustainable fertiliser options is more critical than ever. Uptake’s technology offers just that, combining custom formulation, superior coverage, and modern application systems.
Trial finds UPTAKE
yields significant lift
The results showed clear, measurable gains in pasture dry matter yield per hectare.
Trial Overview
The trial was conducted over 528 days, comparing three treatments:
Control (no foliar or suspension fertiliser)
Uptake Foliar Fertiliser
Uptake Suspension Fertiliser
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Why it works
Unlike traditional fertiliser approaches, UPTAKE’S systems are based on delivering nutrients in a fine-particle, plant-available form, either through the leaf (foliar) or directly into the soil profile (suspension).
Key advantages include:
Even nutrient distribution across all soil types, including clay-heavy or sandy soils
Better nutrient availability, with balanced trace elements and pH stability
Reduced leaching and volatilisation, keeping nutrients in the root zone longer
Improved plant uptake, leading to faster growth and increased pasture volume
Both systems are designed for flexible application via Tow and Fert, helicopter, or drone, ensuring efficiency across all terrain. Products are delivered directly to your farm in convenient 200kg to 1000kg bags, ready for immediate use and 20l, 200l or 1000l IBCs for folia.
Which is right for you?
Foliar fertilisers are ideal for quick, in-season responses and are often used alongside existing spray programmes.
Suspension fertilisers provide full-spectrum nutrition tailored to your soil and stock requirements, offering a long-lasting, cost-effective solution for sustained growth.
Both systems are backed by soil and herbage testing, with UPTAKE’S in-house agronomy team providing expert support to ensure your fertiliser programme delivers measurable results.
Verified by Independent Expert
This independent trial was conducted by Dr. Gordon Rajendram, one of New Zealand’s foremost soil fertility experts. With over 35 years of experience, a PhD from Waikato University, and two decades at AgResearch, Dr. Rajendram has developed nationally adopted soil tests and contributed to the Overseer nutrient model. With over 70 publications and six patents, he is a trusted authority in fertiliser science, known for delivering unbiased, evidence-based insights that support sustainable, profitable farming.
See the difference on your farm
These trial results confirm what many farmers already know, that precision nutrient delivery leads to better pasture, healthier animals, and stronger financial returns.
Learn how UPTAKE’S foliar or suspension systems can be tailored to your farm:
Don’t take our word for it.
Hear it from UPTAKE farmers:
Our clients run a wide range of farming systems across New Zealand - from dairy and beef to sheep, deer, and cropping. Don’t just take our word for it - hear directly from the farmers themselves. Many have been with UPTAKE for years, and they’ll tell you straight how our fertiliser has worked for them. No fluff, no spin, just real stories and results from the people on the land.