Trials & Product Development
Independent spreading trials to assess real-world product performance
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At SCS, we carry out independent spreading trials for fertiliser and pellet manufacturers.
Our aim is straightforward: to see how products perform when they’re used in real spreading conditions.
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We test across a range of machines and setups to measure accuracy, consistency, and overall product behaviour.
The data we collect helps manufacturers improve product quality, support technical literature, and give their customers confidence that the product will spread evenly in the field.
Our Trial Programmes​
We carry out spreading trials for all major fertiliser and pellet types.
Each programme is run under real field conditions and can be tailored to your product and testing needs.​​
Whatever the product, if it goes through a spreader, we can test it.
Why use SCS spreading trials?
Understanding how your fertilisers or pellets behave in real spreading conditions is essential for product development, customer guidance, and market confidence.
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With SCS, you get practical, independent trials that show exactly how your product performs through the types of spreaders your customers use every day.
Our testing gives you clear, reliable data you can stand behind — and that your customers can trust in the field.
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Through our trials, you can:
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Identify which types of spreader your product is best suited to
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Measure accuracy and performance across different widths and rates
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Compare batches or sources for product consistency
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Assess dust levels, handling, and blend segregation
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Provide accurate machine settings and application guidance for customers
Our work is grounded in real conditions and over 30 years of hands-on experience.
If you need to know how your product performs when it’s put to work, we can show you.
Discuss your requirements
SCS can tailor trials to suit your requirements. Get in touch to speak with Charlotte and see how we can help on your product development journey.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
"With the evolution of fertilisers and spreading technology, it is important to be up to date and efficient in the field. We have used SCS for many years and recommend them for consistently providing a reliable and efficient service to us and our customers."
Alison Schofield - Thomas Bell Fertilisers
