One option is press cake from vegetable oil production, but this is usually quite expensive and takes effect slowly. Therefore, faster-acting fertilizers like liquid manure or slurry would be needed, but these are not available on farms without livestock and are often difficult to dose precisely. An interesting alternative is malt sprout fertilizer, which is available in various forms.
This scientific project aims to test the application of malt sprout fertilizer containing sugar industry components to an agricultural crop, in this case, winter wheat. Trials conducted at the Lambach Stadl-Paura field station will examine the effect on changes in the protein content of winter wheat. The impact on yield is expected to be minimal; the primary focus is on positively influencing the processing properties of winter wheat.
According to the company description, Maltaflor, the name of the malt sprouting agent, is an organic fertilizer of purely plant origin and therefore free of pollutants and environmentally friendly. The application of Maltaflor is said to promote soil life, support plant health, and ensure gentle plant nutrition through slow-release nutrients.
