AGRI-GYPSUM

Organic Farming Fertilizer

Lafarge's high purity Agri-Gypsum is a 100% natural mineral and an excellent fertilizer for organic farming.

With its sulphur-rich properties, it improves soil structure and significantly boosts crop yields.

Gypsum is an evaporite mineral most commonly found in layered sedimentary deposits in association with halite, anhydrite, sulphur, calcite and dolomite.
Gypsum is the most common sulphate mineral; it is approximately 19-24% calcium and 14-19% sulphur in its pure form
Calcium Sulphate Dihydrate between 78-98%

Soil

Crops & Farming

Enhances crop production by allowing water and nutrients into soil
Benefits crops such as alfalfa, corn, cotton, wheat, and peanuts and where substantial amounts of sulphate sulphur are required (1.5 tons/acre)
100% natural mineral, which is a suitable fertilizer for organic farming
Aids seed germination
Improves water infiltration
Increases stock yields
Stabilizes soil organic matter
Decreases nitrogen loss in the air
Keeps clay off of tubers and roots
Helps earthworms flourish

Environment

Used in turbid water, particularly ponds, to settle dirt and clay articles without injuring aquatic life
Gypsum products are infinitely recyclable and keep their natural properties during repeated application
Gypsum is recognized as acceptable for human consumption by the U.S. FDA

Plant Nutrition

Lafarge Canada's Agri-Gypsum is more than a soil enhancer–it's a testament to our dedication to sustainable progress.

Fully natural and infinitely recyclable, it redefines the norms of farming, embodying our drive to build progress for people and the planet.