The invention relates to a particulate urea-based blend composition comprising a urea-based compound in particulate form and one or more components in particulate form, selected from the group of nitrates, phosphates, sulphates and chlorides, and a urease inhibitor of the type phosphoric triamide, and a magnesium sulphate, wherein the urea-based blend composition is further characterized in that it comprises an alkaline or alkaline-forming compound, selected from the group of calcium oxide, zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium carbonate, and mixtures thereof. The composition according to the invention has improved properties for reducing ammonia loss by urease activity in the soil and is in particular suitable as a fertilizer. The invention further relates to a method for the manufacture of said urea-based blend composition, as well as to a composition of kit of parts comprising an amount of a) magnesium sulphate; b) a urease inhibitor of the type phosphoric triamide, preferably N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide (nBTPT); c) an alkaline or alkaline-forming compound, selected from the group of calcium oxide, zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium carbonate, and mixtures thereof, and d) optionally, one or more anti-caking and/or moisture-repellent and/or anti-dust compounds.

The invention relates to a particulate urea-based blend composition comprising a urea-based compound in particulate form and one or more components in particulate form, selected from the group of nitrates, phosphates, sulphates and chlorides, and a urease inhibitor of the type phosphoric triamide, and a magnesium sulphate, wherein the urea-based blend composition is further characterized in that it comprises an alkaline or alkaline-forming compound, selected from the group of calcium oxide, zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium carbonate, and mixtures thereof. The composition according to the invention has improved properties for reducing ammonia loss by urease activity in the soil and is in particular suitable as a fertilizer. The invention further relates to a method for the manufacture of said urea-based blend composition, as well as to a composition of kit of parts comprising an amount of a) magnesium sulphate; b) a urease inhibitor of the type phosphoric triamide, preferably N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide (nBTPT); c) an alkaline or alkaline-forming compound, selected from the group of calcium oxide, zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium carbonate, and mixtures thereof, and d) optionally, one or more anti-caking and/or moisture-repellent and/or anti-dust compounds.

Integrated plants and associated processes for producing ammonia and sulfuric acid have been developed comprising air separation and water electrolysis subsystems and which make surprisingly efficient use of the products from these subsystems (i.e. oxygen and nitrogen from the former and hydrogen and oxygen from the latter). The invention is particularly suitable for use as part of an integrated fertilizer production plant.

Integrated plants and associated processes for producing ammonia and sulfuric acid have been developed comprising air separation and water electrolysis subsystems and which make surprisingly efficient use of the products from these subsystems (i.e. oxygen and nitrogen from the former and hydrogen and oxygen from the latter). The invention is particularly suitable for use as part of an integrated fertilizer production plant.

A method of producing a fertiliser composition, the method comprising: •(a) providing partially decomposed organic matter; •(b) contacting the organic matter with: •(i) an anaerobic digestate; •(ii) a source of nitrate ion; •(iii) a source of ammonia; and •(c) contacting the mixture obtained in step (b) with a source of carbon dioxide. •Also claimed is a fertiliser composition comprising partially decomposed organic matter admixed with an anaerobic digestate, a source of nitrate ion, a source of ammonia and carbon dioxide.

A method of producing a fertiliser composition, the method comprising: •(a) providing partially decomposed organic matter; •(b) contacting the organic matter with: •(i) an anaerobic digestate; •(ii) a source of nitrate ion; •(iii) a source of ammonia; and •(c) contacting the mixture obtained in step (b) with a source of carbon dioxide. •Also claimed is a fertiliser composition comprising partially decomposed organic matter admixed with an anaerobic digestate, a source of nitrate ion, a source of ammonia and carbon dioxide.

A fertilizer granule containing a core containing, phosphoric acid and an urea adduct containing urea and calcium sulfate, and a coat containing an urease inhibitor and a base, the coat forming a coating on an outer surface of the core. Methods of making and using the fertilizer granule are also disclosed.

A fertilizer granule containing a core containing, phosphoric acid and an urea adduct containing urea and calcium sulfate, and a coat containing an urease inhibitor and a base, the coat forming a coating on an outer surface of the core. Methods of making and using the fertilizer granule are also disclosed.

A liquid humic acid extract that does not form precipitates when combined with a liquid fertilizer containing at least one of Mg, Fe, Zn and Mo and having an electric conductivity of 90 ms/cm or more. A liquid humic acid extract containing humic acid that has a mass-average molecular weight of 100 to 1,200, and having a total organic carbon concentration of 15,000 to 25,000 mg/L and a pH of 0.5 to 4.0. Preferably, the liquid humic acid extract contains a humic acid having a mass-average molecular weight of 100 to 1,200, and has a total organic carbon concentration of 15,000 to 25,000 mg/L and a pH of 0.5 to 4.0. A liquid humic acid extract that hardly forms precipitates and realizes an increase in the crop yield.

A liquid humic acid extract that does not form precipitates when combined with a liquid fertilizer containing at least one of Mg, Fe, Zn and Mo and having an electric conductivity of 90 ms/cm or more. A liquid humic acid extract containing humic acid that has a mass-average molecular weight of 100 to 1,200, and having a total organic carbon concentration of 15,000 to 25,000 mg/L and a pH of 0.5 to 4.0. Preferably, the liquid humic acid extract contains a humic acid having a mass-average molecular weight of 100 to 1,200, and has a total organic carbon concentration of 15,000 to 25,000 mg/L and a pH of 0.5 to 4.0. A liquid humic acid extract that hardly forms precipitates and realizes an increase in the crop yield.