MEA 2017 South Africa Awards

MEAMARKETS / APRIL 2017 15 , Kynoch Fertilizer is a leading importer, blender and retailer of a complete range of granular, liquid and speciality fertilizers in South- and Southern Africa. We caught up with Eugene Muller to tell us more about the firmand the innovative array of products it offers. Best Fertilizer Company 2017 & Award for Innovation in Crop Nutrition Established in South Africa in 1888, and introducing Fertilizer into the local market in 1918, Kynoch has since grown into a leader in the South African fertilizer market, and operates warehouses as well as import and blending facilities in all the major ports in the Southern Africa Region and several inland locations. Owing to its vast experience in the market, Kynoch is the exclusive distributor of globally proven Agrotain® nitrogen stabilisers supplied by Koch Industries in South Africa and many other African countries. To offer the complete the full range of plant nutrition requirements, it also provides fertilizer raw materials, products and enhancers which are sourced both locally and internationally. Eugene outlines the firm’s overall focus and how it works to achieve this by offering a diverse range of products to support its clients. “Here at Kynoch, our vision is to be an innovative plant nutrition supplier that complements our clients’ businesses through Yield Enhancing TechnologiesTM, Yield Enhancing ServicesTM and innovation. This, as well as a comprehensive range of agronomic services, plant nutrient schedulingTM aligned to plant development and growth enhancers allows us and our clients to manage the development of their crops optimally. “To help us achieve this, Kynoch has developed a complete range of nutrition products to cater for the crop-specific and growth- stage specific needs of your crops. With Kynoch’s innovative and tailor-made products clients can apply fertilizer according to the needs and growth stages of their different crops. In this way, Kynoch ensures that your crops are given what they need, when they need it most. Furthermore, clients have peace of mind, because they know that with Kynoch on their farm from the outset, they get the most out of their crop and can be assured of improved efficiency in crop quality and yield potential.” Kynoch has been a leader in bringing innovative technologies to the local farmer when it introduced nitrogen stabilizers to the market. As exclusive distributor of patented Agrotain®- technology supplied by Koch Industries, Kynoch introduced KynoPlusTM to the local market. Since 2010 the results seen when applying this technology that reduces nitrogen volatilisation has been astounding. KynoPlusTM was only the first product in a range of N-hanced-NTM nitrogen fertilizer blends that controls nitrogen volatilisation, nitrification and leaching. Eugene discusses the firm’s latest innovation and how this will support its clients even further. SA17009 “Recently Kynoch has also developed its own foliar range to address the specific needs of different crops and is referred to as our OEMFF®-range. This product range had been developed with the specific crop’s physiology in mind and as a result this offering does not follow a “one-size-fits-all” approach but is designed to be both crop specific and growth-stage specific. As and when better performing enhancers become available, this range is updated and generation three of this product range will be launched during 2017.” Looking to the future, Eugene is excited for the upcoming developments the firm has in store as it seeks to grow even further and continue to offer its clients the very highest standards of both product and service. “Producers are serviced by an extremely knowledgeable sales and agronomic technical support team. The entire Kynoch-team is excited about the future and is looking forward to service our customers and to make a difference on the farm. Clients are always welcome to speak to one of our regional managers, sales personnel or agriculturalists to find out more regarding the specific products that will address their specific needs.” “Overall, our ongoing focus will be continuing to make a difference to crop producers in Southern Africa. Soon we are due to showcase Kynoch’s premium offering to producers throughout Africa, based on the existing ETG footprint in Africa, and we are excited to explore the reaction to this and take advantage of the additional opportunities it offers our firm.” Contact: Eugene Muller Address: 1st floor ETG house, 62 Wierda Road East, Sandton, 2146, South Africa Phone: 0027 11317 2000 Web Address: www.kynoch.co.za