Farmers in Africa can also enjoy the environmentally friendly products for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications developed by Advanced Polymer, Incorporated. The South African based company collaborates closely with customers to develop their solutions.

Soil

Zytonic-M Biological Booster

Natural soil ecosystems have been destroyed by conventional high intensity farming practices. Zytonic-M Biological Booster is a proprietary, water-soluble soil activating technology that increases soil porosity and water holding capacity, thereby encouraging natural biodiversity. This leads to increased nutrient uptake, reduced reliance on chemical input, and improved crop growth and yields.

How it works

Zytonic-M softens the soil and improves its porosity to increase the soil’s water holding capacity. As a result, there is increased plant survival in drought conditions and root zone formation is significantly larger and denser. Under these conditions, the soil microbial population grows at an exponential rate, exhibiting all the characteristics of a more active and healthier rhizosphere. As more biomass returns to the soil, increasing the amount of organic matter in the soil, there is also an improved, consistent, and optimal uptake of macro and micro-nutrients by crops. Plants with increased nutritional value and vigour will be healthier and more disease resistant. Following the application of Zytonic-M to soil samples collected from three different locations, it was discovered that the fungal population increased by as much as 300 times. The increase in bacterial population was found to be up to 200 times greater in the treated soil samples.

End benefits

1. Increase yields by 15 to 50%.
2. High-quality produce in terms of size, nutritional value, and shelf life.
3. Reduction in irrigation by 20 to 30%.
4. Chemical fertilisers reduction by 50 to 100%.
5. Pesticide use should be reduced by 20 to 40%.
   

Visible effects

1. Higher percentage germination and plant survival.
2. Quick response time within 4 to 10 days.
3. Green to dark green leaves and a large leaf size.
4. Larger root zone.
5. Increased flowering and retention.
6. Softer soil.

Methods of application with water (Dissolve Zytonic-M in water with a 1:200 ratio)

1. Through sprinklers or a rain gun.
2. A central pivot system can be used
   for fertilisation.
3. Drenching the crops with a knapsack sprayer (manual or electrical).
4. Flood irrigation can be used to
   apply the solution.
5. Implementation of foliar spray.

Dry application on soil (followed by irrigation)

1. Soil preparation prior to rotovation (broadcasting, spreading, and dustering).
2. Following the application on the soil surface, the seeds can be planted.
3. Applying fertiliser to the soil at the time of seed sowing.
4. Distribute the mixture with the soil or manure.

Composting with Zytonic-M

1. To use Zytonic-M, dilute it in water (1:200) and spray it on organic manure or compost.
2. Cover and store in a well shaded area for two to three weeks.
3. Spread the enriched compost over a large area.

Roads

TerraSil-water resistant soil bases

Zydex’s patented pavement technologies address problems in the pavement’s sub-layers. Lower paving temperatures, improved workability, and improved adhesion are all benefits of Zydex bitumen additives, while their gravel and rural road technologies provide water resistance, longer life cycles, and lower dust emissions. The International Road Federation (IRF) has accepted their technologies, which have been adopted in over 40 countries around the world.

Fires

Fireblock

Fireblock serves as a cost-effective way to fight fire. The product has proven effective in fighting class A fires, including bush fires that burn trees, grass, and other organic material. It is ideal for making controlled firebreaks, to fight bush fires, and to protect valuables such as infrastructure or equipment against imminent fire loss and damage. The Fireblock product is available in two sizes: a 2,5 kg bag for firefighting skid systems, and in 100 g sachets for backpack sprayers.

Using the product is simple and easy. All the steps remain the same whether you use the bag or the sachets.

1. Prepare your firefighting unit (trailer, firefighting skid, or backpack sprayer) and fill it with water.
2. Slowly pour in the Fireblock product into the unit. Take care not to dump the product in all at once as it will take more time to dissolve.
3. Mix well.
4. Spray the Fireblock solution onto the areas or infrastructure that you are protecting.
5. When making controlled fire breaks, you can now burn the area and see that the Fireblock covered areas do not burn.
6. Continue to put out the fire.

For more information on Zytonic-M and FireBlock send an e-mail to orders@advansedpolymers.co.za or phone +27-11-397-7979.