Benefits

Slows the movement of water through the soil profile

This means the moisture is in the root zone for longer giving the roots more time to absorb the moisture and water-soluble nutrients.

Improves soil structure

By flocculating (clumping) fine particles, soil stays more porous, roots can penetrate more easily and oxygen movement in the soil improves.

Reduces nutrient and pesticide loss

Prevents run-off and leaching so fertilisers stay in the soil for longer and nutrients are less likely to leach or wash away.

Reduces soil erosion

The polyacrylamide (PAM) binds soil particles together helping prevent run-off during irrigation and loss of topsoil. This is particularly helpful in sloped fields and orchards.

Improves water infiltration

By allowing irrigation water to infiltrate more evenly creating horizontal movement of the moistures.