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Ferstrike

FERSTRIKE KILLS: Caterpillars, Aphids, Leafminers, Moths & Flies RECOMMENDED USES: FerStrike acts by means of contact (absorption through insect’s cuticle) or stomach action due to ingestion. Once FerStrike is absorbed or ingested, feeding stops almost immediately although insects may remain alive for up to 48 hours. FerStrike is specific in the control of moths orContinueContinue reading “Ferstrike”

Increasing Coffee Production with Fersan ‘Coffee-Lizer’

Coffee is the second most consumed beverage in the world, and Jamaican coffee is counted amongst the best, particularly coffee grown in the island’s Blue Mountain range. Newport-Fersan (Jamaica) Limited is committed to ensuring that the standard of this product is maintained, and our  specially-blended ‘Coffee-Lizer’ is a testament to that commitment. Fersan’s Coffee-Lizer isContinueContinue reading “Increasing Coffee Production with Fersan ‘Coffee-Lizer’”

Cultivating Irish Potatoes with Fersan ‘Potato-Lizer’

As As with all crops, the successful cultivation of Irish potatoes means following a specific set of rules and practices; site selection and soil preparation is crucial, so too is having adequate moisture and fertilizer. The requirements for the successful cultivation of Irish potato are no different from other crops. Adequate nutrition is essential butContinueContinue reading “Cultivating Irish Potatoes with Fersan ‘Potato-Lizer’”

Fersan Farmer Edney James’ Watermelons

Fersan farmer Edney James from Haughton Grove, Hanover is at it again! This time he’s reaping his lovely watermelons! Edney nurtures his crop with a custom blend of Manniplex for vegetables and Fersan 14-28-14 Congratulations on your harvest Mr James, keep up the good work!  

Fersan Farmer Robert ‘Frank’ Campbell

Meet Fersan Farmer Robert ‘Frank’ Campbell, of Flamstead, St. James. He’s been planting pineapples for 10 years now, and currently has 60 acres under cultivation. Since training with representatives from Newport Fersan Jamaica, he has learned that the pineapple plant feeds a lot through it’s leaves. He now uses our Manniplex line of liquid fertilizers;ContinueContinue reading “Fersan Farmer Robert ‘Frank’ Campbell”

Fertilizer – An Expense or an Investment

This month’s edition of ‘The Agriculturist’ features a thought-provoking piece by our Business Development Manager Hedda Rose Pitter, in which she discusses the topic ‘Fertilizer – An Expense or an Investment’. Let us know what you think in the comments, and be sure to grab a copy of ‘The Agriculturalist’ at a farm store nearContinueContinue reading “Fertilizer – An Expense or an Investment”

Fersan Farmer Fitz Albert Blake

Meet Fersan Farmer Fitz Albert Blake. Located in Kentish District, Point Hill, St Catherine, Mr Blake just planted 1/2 an acre of Irish potato, using our “Potato Lizer Starta” fertilizer! As is customary in the region, Blake employs the use of a ‘cow plough’ to prepare the land for cultivation. It is a truly remarkableContinueContinue reading “Fersan Farmer Fitz Albert Blake”