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Secondary Elements in Fibrophos
5
Sulphur
up to 8% as SO
3
Key points
•
Helps correct soil sulphur deficiencies
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Higher yields
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Improves resistance to disease and pests
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Better quality proteins
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Improves nitrogen assimilation
General background notes on sulphur:
•
SO
2
emissions in the UK have been significantly reduced since the late 80’s.
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Much of British farmland is at high risk of sulphur deficiency.
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Sulphur is highly leachable and generally does not remain in soil over winter.
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Sulphur deficiencies are commonly noticed too late to take action.
Conversion:
[Convert S to SO
3
x 2.5]