A recent report has declared the carbon footprint for British produced Fibrophos PK Fertilisers are: -0.49t (negative) *CO2e per tonne of fertiliser ex Thetford -0.69t (negative) *CO2e per tonne of fertiliser ex Westfield These figures, prepared by independent SLR Consulting Ltd over the 2022/23 period, demonstrate a positive carbon benefit (negative CO2) using comparisons with […]
We tend to focus on the big four nutrients of nitrogen, phosphate, potash and sulphur when we consider our fertiliser planning. A shortfall of any one of these can lead to the inefficient use of any one of the other nutrients. It is therefore critical that there is sufficient of each to avoid penalties in […]
Maintaining optimum pH in UK soils is known to be vital for increasing productivity and reducing input costs but by doing so will also help meet the increasingly stringent environmental demands of a sustainable future. The Professional Agricultural Analysis Group (PAAG) suggests that 41% of arable soils are below the optimum of 6.5 and 57% […]
There has been a huge reduction in autumn sown crops due to the very wet and generally poor sowing conditions last autumn. For those who are able to catch up with increased spring sowings there are challenges ahead. It might be tempting to assume that these crops with their shorter growing season might require less […]
Studies carried out by SLR Consulting, a private independent consulting company found that Fibrophos PK-Fertiliser and P-Grow created a significant carbon benefit to farmers when spread to land as a fertiliser. Extensive work taking into account a very wide range of factors in 2021 based on feedstock types and their source, costs of energy production […]
Improving soil health is top of the government’s agenda in the years ahead and with input costs rising rapidly it is essential to maximise crop production which can only be done when you soils are in tip-top health. There are a number of factors which can improve the health status of your soils but reducing […]
The combination of high P&K prices and annual declines in residual soil phosphates are potentially creating a perfect storm for maize growers. Traditionally, many maize growers have relied on large volumes of slurries and other organic manures but increasing environmental concerns make these inputs more tricky to manage. It’s possible with continued soil nutrient […]
A report summarising soil analysis across a diverse range of farms submitted by members of The Professional Agricultural Analysis Group (PAAG) for the year up to May 2019 has revealed some concerning results. Only 9% of all samples were at target levels for both P & K. This has been the trend for previous years […]
Are you achieving the perfect balance of nutrients for your sugar beet? “UK sugar beet growers need more than ever to focus on their costs of production.” says Nik Johnson of JSE Systems in Lincolnshire. “Of course every grower will want to maximise yield as cost effectively as possible but this will mean achieving optimal […]
