Excess winter rainfall data released to fine-tune crop nitrogen plans

UK winter rainfall has generally been above average

Most UK regions record high excess winter rainfall

High excess winter rainfall has implications for nitrogen management

Most UK areas breached the ‘high’ excess winter rainfall (EWR) threshold, according to final estimates published by AHDB.

Most areas of the UK have already breached the ‘high’ excess winter rainfall (EWR) threshold, according to mid-season estimates published by AHDB.

Nutrient management plans need to account for the loss of nitrate from sodden soils and crop condition

Relatively dry winter conditions across most of the UK mean farmers could potentially reduce the amount of nitrogen applied to crops

Rainfall levels have been below average so far this winter and this has implications for nutrient management

Find out how to account for nitrate losses with the EWR tool. Use this information to guide nutrient management planning