{"id":1331,"date":"2026-06-25T13:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T12:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.omex.com\/ie\/?p=1331"},"modified":"2026-06-25T13:27:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T12:27:02","slug":"uan-vs-urea-based-liquid-fertilisers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omex.com\/ie\/uan-vs-urea-based-liquid-fertilisers\/","title":{"rendered":"UAN vs Urea-Based Liquid Fertilisers: What’s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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UAN vs Urea-Based Liquid Fertilisers: What’s the Difference?<\/h1>\n

When discussing soil applied liquid nitrogen fertilisers, it is important to recognise that not all products contain the same forms of nitrogen.<\/h4>\n

Some liquid nitrogen products are manufactured by dissolving urea into water, creating a urea-based liquid fertiliser. These products contain nitrogen exclusively in the urea form.<\/p>\n

OMEX Nitroflo<\/a> UAN differs because it contains a combination of nitrate, ammonium and urea nitrogen within a single solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
UAN Liquid Fertiliser<\/strong><\/td>\nUrea-Based Liquid Fertilisers<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contains nitrate, ammonium and urea nitrogen<\/td>\nContains urea nitrogen only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Provides immediate and longer-term nitrogen availability<\/td>\nNitrogen availability depends on urea conversion in the soil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Multiple nitrogen pathways for crop uptake<\/td>\nSingle nitrogen pathway<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Typically 28\u201332% nitrogen concentration<\/td>\nFormulation dependent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The Difference Between UAN and Urea Based Liquid Fertilisers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This distinction is important because each nitrogen form behaves differently in the soil and contributes to crop nutrition in different ways.<\/p>\n

Because UAN contains nitrate nitrogen, a proportion of the applied nitrogen is immediately available to the crop following application. The ammonium and urea fractions contribute to continued nutrient availability over time.<\/p>\n

Understanding these differences allows growers to select the most appropriate nitrogen source for their crop, soil conditions and nutrient management strategy.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why Growers Choose UAN Liquid Fertiliser<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Balanced Nitrogen Supply<\/strong><\/p>\n

The combination of three nitrogen forms allows UAN to deliver a mix of readily available and longer-lasting nutrition from a single application.<\/p>\n

Accurate Application<\/strong><\/p>\n

Liquid fertilisers can be applied precisely using modern spraying equipment, allowing growers to target application timing and rates according to crop demand.<\/p>\n

Uniform Distribution<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a liquid product, UAN can provide consistent nutrient distribution across the field when applied correctly, supporting even crop development.<\/p>\n

Compatibility with Precision Farming<\/strong><\/p>\n

UAN integrates well with modern precision agriculture systems, enabling variable-rate applications and more targeted nutrient management.<\/p>\n

Supporting Nitrogen Use Efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n

With increasing focus on improving nitrogen use efficiency, growers are looking for fertiliser solutions that align nutrient availability with crop demand.<\/p>\n

The combination of nitrate, ammonium and urea nitrogen within UAN provides flexibility throughout the growing season, helping growers manage nutrition more effectively.<\/p>\n

When used as part of a well-planned nutrient management programme, UAN can support strong crop performance while contributing to efficient fertiliser use.<\/p>\nGet In Touch<\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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