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Improve the Performance of Your Farming Programme
The DCT farm efficiency solution designed for farmers who want to improve the performance of their existing farming programme and get more from every application.
Building a strong farming system starts with healthy foundations. The next step is improving how your farming programme performs.
Optimise iO has been developed to support the natural processes that influence nutrient efficiency, plant performance and overall farm productivity. Whether used on its own or combined with dissolved urea, it helps farmers get more value from the resources already being applied.
Designed to integrate easily into existing farming programmes, Optimise iO provides a practical pathway for farmers looking to improve efficiency without adding unnecessary complexity.
Is Optimise iO Right for You?
Optimise iO is designed for farmers who want to improve the performance of their existing farming programme.
It may be the right solution if you want to:
✓ Improve the efficiency of your current nutrient programme.
✓ Support better nutrient availability and plant performance.
✓ Get more value from every application.
✓ Use a flexible solution on its own or with dissolved urea.
✓ Build on the foundations established with Lazerhume.
Optimise iO is designed for farmers looking to improve how effectively their farming programme performs throughout the season.
What Can Optimise iO Help Improve?
Optimise iO supports the natural processes that influence productive farming systems.
🌱 Nutrient Efficiency
Support more effective use of nutrients within your farming programme.
🌿 Plant Performance
Support healthy, productive plant growth throughout the season.
💧 Programme Efficiency
Help improve the performance of your existing farming programme.
⚙️ Farm Productivity
Support greater value from the resources already being applied.
Why Choose Optimise iO?
Improve the Performance of Every Application
Every application is an investment.
Whether you're applying nutrients on their own or using dissolved urea, getting the most from each application is essential for improving productivity and return on investment.
Optimise iO has been developed to support the natural processes that influence nutrient efficiency and plant performance, helping your farming programme work more effectively.
The goal isn't simply to apply more.
The goal is to improve the performance of what you're already doing.
Proven by Growers. Supported by Research.
Optimise iO has been developed through years of working alongside New Zealand farmers and continually refining DCT's understanding of farm efficiency.
Its development has been shaped by practical farming experience, independent research and ongoing product refinement.
Explore our research, grower stories and case studies to learn more about the DCT Farm Efficiency System.
Where Does Optimise iO Fit?
Optimise iO is the next step in the DCT Farm Efficiency System.
It builds on the foundation established by Lazerhume and helps farmers improve the performance of their existing farming programme.
🌱 Farm Efficiency
Lazerhume
Build the foundation of a more efficient farming system.
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Optimise iO
Improve the performance of your farming programme.
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Optimise Pro
Maximise the performance of your farming system.
🌾 Pasture Performance
Pastura
Improve the performance of your pasture system.
💧 Fertiliser Efficiency
Turbo N
Improve the return from every nitrogen application.
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Restore
Maximise the return from every nitrogen application.
🌿 Crop Performance
Seaweed Plus
Improve crop performance through every stage of growth.
How Optimise iO Fits Your Farming Programme
Optimise iO is designed to work with the farming programme you already have.
It can be used on its own or combined with dissolved urea, giving farmers the flexibility to improve programme performance in the way that best suits their operation.
Rather than replacing existing practices, Optimise iO complements your nutrient programme by supporting the natural processes that influence nutrient efficiency and plant performance.
Application & Use
Suitable for
Dairy
Sheep & Beef
Cropping
Horticulture
Viticulture
Available in
20 L
200 L
1000 L
Typical application rates:
Standard use: 15–20 L/ha
Grower Results
Optimise iO is used by farmers and growers throughout New Zealand as part of programmes focused on improving nutrient efficiency, supporting plant performance and getting more value from every application.
Explore grower stories, independent research and commercial case studies to see how Optimise iO has been incorporated into a wide range of farming systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Optimise iO be used with dissolved urea?
Yes.
Optimise iO has been developed to work either on its own or in combination with dissolved urea, giving farmers greater flexibility in how they manage their farming programme.
Do I need to use Lazerhume first?
Not necessarily.
Optimise iO can be used independently. However, many farmers choose to begin with Lazerhume to build strong system foundations before progressing to Optimise iO.
What makes Optimise iO different?
Optimise iO focuses on improving the performance of your farming programme rather than simply adding another input.
Its role is to support the natural processes that influence nutrient efficiency, plant performance and overall farm productivity.
Ready to Improve the Performance of Your Farming Programme?
Every farming business has opportunities to improve.
Whether you're looking to increase nutrient efficiency, get more from every application or build a more productive farming programme, DCT can help you choose the right solution for your goals.
How to order / contact
Optimise is available through DCT advisors and selected distributors.
To find out if Optimise fits your system:
Call us: 0800 4 328 328
Email: info@dct.co.nz
Contact us today
To learn more or to request a complimentary quote and soil guidance without any obligations.