Putting nutrients on but not seeing the return?
Designed to support stronger pasture and crop performance across dairy, arable, sheep and beef, and broadacre spraying systems
Vernado’s liquid foliar fertilisers help drive strong seasonal response without relying so heavily on granular fertiliser.
Vernado’s Liquid Fertiliser Range
Liquid N20.7 (Liquid Nitrogen)
Fast-acting foliar nitrogen
Delivers nitrogen direct to the leaf — when needed without the wait.
Best for: Pastures and Crops
Application: Foliar / Dribble bar / Fertigation
Custom Liquid Fertiliser Blends
Built for your farm, crop and objectives
A lot of farms don't fit an off-the-shelf programme. We formulate custom blends to match your tests, crop requirements and budget.
Best for: Pasture, cropping, horticulture and specialist applications
Suitable for: Foliar / Fertigation / In-Furrow / Dribble Bar
Liquid N20-S5
Nitrogen and sulphur working together
Combines nitrogen and sulphur to support protein production, pasture quality and nitrogen efficiency.
Best for: Dairy, sheep and beef pasture during winter and spring
Suitable for: Foliar / Dribble Bar
Liquid N32 – S4.5 (Nitrogen + Sulphur)
Higher-concentration Nitrogen with sulphur
Best for: Dairy and sheep/beef systems, winter and spring applications
Application: Foliar / Dribble bar
Liquid N40 — UAN (Urea Ammonium Nitrate)
Higher-concentration N for cropping and intensive pasture
More nitrogen per litre.
Application: Foliar / In-furrow / Fertigation
Fish Fertiliser
Biological nutrition with natural trace elements
A biologically active fertiliser supplying organic nitrogen, amino acids and trace elements to support soil and plant health.
Best for: Regenerative, organic and biological farming systems
Suitable for: Foliar / Fertigation / Dribble Bar
Growth Enhancers
Unlock more growth and DM from your fertiliser programme
Plant growth stimulants designed to improve growth rates, increase pasture response and maximise production when conditions allow.
Best for: Pasture
Suitable for: Foliar
Liquid Wheat & Barley
Crop-specific foliar blend for cereal growth stages
Targeted nutrition at the growth stages that matter most for yield.
Application: Foliar / Dribble bar
Liquid Maize & Corn
Foliar nutrition timed to maize growth stages
Built around the specific NPKS demands of maize through the season.
Application: Foliar / In-furrow / Seed Treatment
Biologicals
Working with nature to improve soil, plant and pasture performance
Biological products designed to stimulate soil life, improve nutrient cycling, build soil resilience and support sustainable production systems.
Best for: Pasture, cropping, regenerative and organic farming systems
Suitable for: Foliar / Soil Applied / Seed Mixes
From pasture to cropping, Vernado supplies liquid fertilisers designed to suit a wide range of New Zealand farming systems. Choose from nitrogen, nitrogen-sulphur, and specialty blends for dairy, sheep and beef, arable, maize, wheat, and barley applications. Suitable for foliar, dribble bar, and fertigation use.
Granular nitrogen has its place.
But losses through leaching and lock-up can limit how much the plant actually uses. Liquid foliar fertiliser is absorbed fast and gets to work quickly, often within 72 hours. Less waste, Better response, More growth when it matters.
Farmer Testimonials
Liquid vs Granular Fertiliser — What NZ Farmers Actually Want to Know
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Liquid nitrogen is absorbed directly through the leaf — it doesn't need to dissolve in soil moisture or wait on microbial breakdown. This means a faster visible response, especially in cool or dry conditions when granular urea struggles. You can also use up to 50% fewer units of nitrogen to achieve the same pasture response, which matters both economically and for regulatory compliance.
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Most farmers see visible leaf response within 10-15 days of application, depending on conditions. Warm, overcast days with moderate humidity give the fastest response. Cold nights can slow uptake slightly, but liquid N still outperforms granular in cool autumn and winter conditions when soil temperature limits bacterial activity.
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Yes. Vernado's liquid fertilisers are designed to be compatible with plant growth regulators including Gibberellic Acid (GibBoost SP) and Triacontanol (EnergHi). Combining liquid N with PGRs can enhance cool-season growth response significantly — this is one of Vernado's core programme recommendations for autumn, winter and spring pasture.
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Yes — liquid nitrogen is widely used across NZ dairy farms for autumn, winter, and spring pasture management. It allows precise application rates, reduces nitrogen loss through leaching and volatilisation, and fits into existing boom spray or dribble bar setups without specialised equipment.
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UAN (Urea Ammonium Nitrate) is a higher-concentration nitrogen product (N40 & N32) that combines urea and ammonium nitrate in liquid form. It's more suited to longer distance delivery due to the higher concentration. Liquid urea (N20.7 & N20 S5) is better suited to a limited radius from manufacture.
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Liquid nitrogen applications, especially when combined with PGRs, can achieve equivalent or better pasture response at lower units of N — often 30–50%. This directly supports compliance with regional nitrogen caps under the NPS-FM and associated regional council plans. Less N applied means less nitrate leaching risk.
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Yes. Vernado's liquid fertilisers are suitable for fertigation through pivot or linear irrigators. This method provides highly uniform nutrient distribution and is particularly suited to cropping and intensive vegetable/horticulture systems. Contact Vernado for dilution rates and compatibility advice for your specific setup.
How Vernado Liquid Fertiliser Gets Applied
No new gear needed for most operations. Vernado's liquid fertilisers fit into existing farm equipment and setups.
Dribble Bars
Low-drift, ground-level application. Reduces volatilisation losses and suits mixed-age pasture and row crops.
Fertigation
Through pivot, linear, or drip systems. Ideal for horticulture, maize, and irrigated cropping operations.
In-Furrow
Applied at planting for early root establishment and seedling vigour. Suited to maize, corn, and cereal drilling programmes.
Foliar Spraying
Fastest leaf delivery. Works with standard boom sprayers. Best for leaf feeding pasture and rapid growth response.
Works Well With
- GibBoost SP (Gibberellic Acid) — Stimulates cell elongation and cool-season growth response. Often mixed with liquid N for autumn/spring programmes.
- EnergHi (Triacontanol) — Natural plant biostimulant that improves nutrient uptake and photosynthesis efficiency.
- Vernado Pasture Seeds — High-digestibility ryegrass varieties that respond well to liquid N programmes.
- Biologicals / Re-Gen Range — For farms reducing synthetic inputs. Compatible with fish fertiliser.
Not sure which product suits your system?
Most farmers are running a different mix of soils, stock, and seasons. Talk to the Vernado team — no sales script, just straight advice on what's likely to work for your situation.