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Lucerne Legwork

Lucerne needs a bit of legwork to get going, but with increasingly long, dry summers, is set to become even more popular.

26 Aug, 2022 | Fertiliser |

The benefits of Magnesium

There are several factors that contribute to low magnesium (Mg) levels in pasture and stock. Soil and herbage testing can provide an insight into low levels so they can be addressed before impacting farm production.

17 Aug, 2022 | Fertiliser |

Spare a thought for S

Sulphur deserves more attention that it gets. It is important for plants, cheap and can easily be incorporated into fertiliser applications.

30 May, 2022 | Fertiliser |

Crop residue nutrients: retain or replace?

Crop residues are a useful resource for returning nutrients and building carbon and organic matter into the soil.

28 Feb, 2022 | Fertiliser |

Side dressing cereals for optimum yield

Side dressings, particularly of nitrogen (N), at key growth stages will optimise cereal crops such as wheat and barley, lifting yield and protein content.

30 Nov, 2021 | Fertiliser |