Agronomical & NPK Comparison

Chicken Manure vs Next-Gen Fertilizer

This page provides a clear, agronomical comparison between traditional chicken manure pellets and our next-generation organic fertilizer. Not to claim that one solution fits all situations, but to show where each product performs best, and where its limitations lie.

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Parameter	Chicken Manure Pellets	Next-Gen Organic Fertilizer	Practical takeaway
Raw material	Chicken manure (layers)	Animal manure and selected plant-based materials	Both are animal-based; next-gen uses a broader mix of circular inputs
Granule size (mm)	4–5	4–5	Comparable handling and application behavior
Dry matter (%)	85–90	85–90	Similar dry matter content and logistics
Organic matter (%)	60–65	62	Comparable contribution to soil organic matter
Total nitrogen (N, %)	4.0	4.3	Slightly higher nitrogen availability in next-gen
Phosphate (P₂O₅, %)	3.0	5.1	Much higher phosphorus content in next-gen
Potassium (K₂O, %)	2.5	3.9	Significantly higher potassium availability in next-gen
Calcium (CaO, %)	6–9	4	Chicken manure typically supplies more calcium
Magnesium (MgO, %)	1	2	Higher magnesium contribution in next-gen
Sulphur (kg/ton)	0.5–1.2	0.38	On average a higher sulphur content in chicken manure
Essential trace elements (Mn, Fe, B, Co, Cu, Zn)	Average content	High content	Next-gen contains more trace elements supporting various plant processes
Sodium (Na₂O, %)	0.3–0.9	0.8	Comparable sodium contribution
Chloride (Cl, %)	0.2–0.7	0.75	Next-gen less suitable for chloride-sensitive crops
pH	6.8–7.2	7.5	Slightly higher pH in next-gen due to higher mineral content
Best fit crops	Substrate systems, greenhouse crops, high calcium-demanding crops	Open-field crops, vegetables, fruit crops, cost-efficient fertilization	Crop requirements and fertilization strategy determine the optimal choice
Limitations	Lower nutrient density per ton, limited supply, more costly	Not recommended for substrate systems	No organic fertilizer is universal; crop and soil conditions matter

Parameter	Chicken Manure Pellets	Next-Gen Organic Fertilizer	Practical takeaway
Raw material	Chicken manure (layers)	Animal manure and selected plant-based materials	Both are animal-based; next-gen uses a broader mix of circular inputs
Granule size (mm)	4–5	4–5	Comparable handling and application behavior
Dry matter (%)	85–90	85–90	Similar dry matter content and logistics
Organic matter (%)	60–65	62	Comparable contribution to soil organic matter
Total nitrogen (N, %)	4.0	4.3	Slightly higher nitrogen availability in next-gen
Phosphate (P₂O₅, %)	3.0	5.1	Much higher phosphorus content in next-gen
Potassium (K₂O, %)	2.5	3.9	Significantly higher potassium availability in next-gen
Calcium (CaO, %)	6–9	4	Chicken manure typically supplies more calcium
Magnesium (MgO, %)	1	2	Higher magnesium contribution in next-gen
Sulphur (kg/ton)	0.5–1.2	0.38	On average a higher sulphur content in chicken manure
Essential trace elements (Mn, Fe, B, Co, Cu, Zn)	Average content	High content	Next-gen contains more trace elements supporting various plant processes
Sodium (Na₂O, %)	0.3–0.9	0.8	Comparable sodium contribution
Chloride (Cl, %)	0.2–0.7	0.75	Next-gen less suitable for chloride-sensitive crops
pH	6.8–7.2	7.5	Slightly higher pH in next-gen due to higher mineral content
Best fit crops	Substrate systems, greenhouse crops, high calcium-demanding crops	Open-field crops, vegetables, fruit crops, cost-efficient fertilization	Crop requirements and fertilization strategy determine the optimal choice
Limitations	Lower nutrient density per ton, limited supply, more costly	Not recommended for substrate systems	No organic fertilizer is universal; crop and soil conditions matter

Disclaimer:
• The values shown are indicative averages based on typical product specifications in The Netherlands and publicly available data. Actual nutrient contents may vary depending on raw materials, production process and batch. No rights or claims can be derived from this comparison.

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