More even infiltration
It reduces the surface tension of irrigation water, promoting infiltration and more even distribution within the wetted bulb. This avoids preferential flow paths and dry zones.
WATER · SOIL · CROP
Bio-wetting agent AWA®
for your crop.
A field-proven formulation to make better use of water and nutrients. Discover how AWA® works and how to integrate it into your crop management.
01 / BIO-WETTING ACTION WITH AWA®
Moisture within reach of the roots.
AWA® is a liquid, soluble, organic bio-wetting agent. It improves infiltration, water distribution, and the availability of moisture and nutrients in the root zone.
Is AWA® a soil moisture retainer?
Yes. AWA® performs the function of an agricultural soil moisture retainer: it improves water retention and availability in the root zone. We describe it as a bio-wetting agent because of its action on surface tension, infiltration and the distribution of irrigation water.
Moisture available to roots
It improves moisture retention and availability in the root zone, increasing readily available water for the crop.
Less nutrient leaching
It keeps water and fertilisers in the rhizosphere for longer, limits nutrient leaching and enhances uptake by roots.
Plant-based and biodegradable
Its ingredients are plant-based and biodegradable: they leave no residual build-up in the soil and supply plant-derived carbon.
For all crops, including turf. AWA® improves water distribution and maintains moisture in a wider, more uniform wetted zone.
02 / A COMPATIBLE RANGE
AWA® and AWA-AZUL®?
The range addresses soil needs within a single crop programme. Here is what each formulation does.
| Feature | AWA® | AWA-AZUL® |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Bio-wetting action, water availability and nutrient use. | Infiltration, wetting and water distribution. |
| Situation to consider | Light, sandy soils with high percolation or leaching. | Overly compacted soils with infiltration difficulties or waterlogging. |
| Application | Liquid formulation, applied through irrigation. | Soluble blend of non-ionic surfactants. |
| Documentation | Technical data sheet and application of AWA® | Technical data sheet and application of AWA-AZUL® |
AWA® and AWA-AZUL® can be used together. Adapt the application programme to your soil, following the technical data sheet.
03 / AWA® IN YOUR IRRIGATION
A programme adapted
to soil and irrigation.
Integrated into your irrigation
AWA® is applied through your irrigation system. Its liquid, soluble formulation makes it easy to integrate into your farm’s routine management.
Define the programme
The standard dose of AWA® is 4 L/ha per month. It can be adjusted with technical advice to suit the needs of your crop, soil and irrigation programme. Follow the label instructions.
Compatible with your fertilisation programme
AWA® is compatible with all commonly used fertilisers, including calcium formulations.
By improving the bioavailability of water and nutrients in the root zone, it supports fertiliser efficiency and crop uptake.
04 / RESULTS WITH AWA®
Less irrigation.
Results in the field.
The first trials evaluated the final formulation of AWA®. Subsequent demonstrations on commercial farms document its performance under real growing conditions. A track record of results that supports its professional use.
Tomato
In the tomato trial, AWA® with 60% of the irrigation programme exceeded the yield of the fully irrigated control.
Pioneer 1690 maize
In the Pioneer 1690 maize trial, AWA® with 75% irrigation achieved 98.4% of the yield of the control with 100% irrigation.
Each trial has its own soil, crop and management conditions. Read the report for the full comparison.
See results with AWA®05 / FIELD RESULTS
Explore the evidence
for your crop.
Explore results from trials and demonstrations: production, irrigation, moisture, quality and crop development.
THE NEXT STEP, ON YOUR FARM
Let's talk about your land.
Tell us what you grow and how you irrigate. Let's find ways to make better use of every drop.