Biostimulants, such as Algifol, offer a promising solution for improving sugar beet growth, enhancing nutrient uptake, boosting stress tolerance, and increasing overall yields. Sugar beet is vital in producing sugar, biofuels, and animal feed. Sugar beet also plays a key role in sustainable farming systems, as it is a highly efficient bioaccumulator of nutrients and … Read more

Over recent years, the use of biostimulants such as Algifol to improve and protect potato crops has increased significantly. Potatoes are one of the most widely grown and consumed crops globally, providing a significant portion of the world’s food supply. However, potato cultivation faces numerous challenges, including susceptibility to diseases, pests, and extreme weather, such … Read more

The UK distributor of one of the longest-established biostimulant brands is celebrating 20 years of helping farmers protect their crops and increase yields. MJP Supplies began representing the seaweed-based biostimulant Algifol in 2005 and has since sold more than 100,000 litres to UK growers. Developed in Germany by Neo-Med Pharma, Algifol is concentrated brown algae … Read more

The UK distributor of a popular biostimulant brand is encouraging farmers visiting the Midlands Machinery Show to plan their Spring applications well in advance by offering a large discount on high-capacity reusable bulk containers (RBCs). Since their introduction by MJP Supplies in February 2024, the 1,000-litre RBCs of Algifol have proven incredibly popular with growers … Read more

One of the UK’s most popular biostimulant brands has cited rising input costs as the reason for a dramatic increase in sales.

Buoyed by a high level of interest, MJP Supplies is returning to Cereals for a second time. The UK distributor of Algifol said that enquiry levels at last year’s show and subsequent sales of the seaweed-based biostimulant encouraged it to book again for this year’s event. Marcus has been the sole UK importer and distributor … Read more

A supplier of an increasingly popular biostimulant has reported another exceptional year. MJP Supplies, which distributes the seaweed-based Algifol biostimulant in the UK, has said that sales in 2023 were up 25% year-on-year. Marcus Palmer, owner of MJP Supplies, says the increase is due to three key factors. “2023 was a very good year indeed,” … Read more

BIOSTIMULANT FIELD TRIAL RESULTS IMPRESS BRITISH POTATO VISITORS A biostimulant brand that made its debut at this year’s British Potato impressed show visitors with the results of three recent field trials. The trials, which were conducted this year, supported Algifol’s claims that it helps crops cope with stress and extreme weather and increases and improves … Read more

A Lincolnshire company will celebrate 18 years of promoting biostimulants to UK farmers at this year’s Midlands Machinery Show (8 and 9 November, Newark Showground). MJP Supplies, based near Spalding, has been using Algifol, a seaweed-based biostimulant, since 2005 and will be celebrating the milestone on stand 5 in JCH2 at this year’s show. After … Read more