The last 12 months have been some of the wettest on record. It is likely that this factor combined with the nutrients normally removed by cropping together with the increased straw removal this year will result in very low levels of residual soil nutrients – particularly sulphur. Sulphur is such an important element and the […]
Higher straw prices have encouraged many farmers to bale and remove straw from the field rather than chop and incorporate it into the soil. This can lead to a depletion of valuable soil nutrients along with reducing soil organic matter. It is really vital to ensure that the phosphate and potash removed in the straw […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Earlier this month, the PDA released an article on the implications of baling straw. They have highlighted that there are many good commercial and agronomic reasons to bale and remove straw from the farm when it is not needed for other on-farm enterprises. However, they point out that by doing so it often ignores the […]
