Contents tagged with fertiliser
20 November 2020
Agriculture is a significant contributor to UK ammonia emissions, however, there are steps that you can take to reduce emissions on your dairy farm.
27 March 2020
Waterlogged swards need a kick-start this season. Grazing managers who rely on their usual fertiliser rates could see disappointing growth rates. Paddocks that were flooded, or severely waterlogged, over winter need rejuvenation, followed by higher nitrogen and sulphur applications.
20 October 2023
We look at the factors affecting the nutrient requirements of lucerne.
19 November 2019
Software may now enable British farmers and growers to unlock the full potential of their land by applying the exact nutrients it needs.
19 November 2019
This section of our rotational grazing series for beef production will help you tailor nitrogen application to your desired level of grassland production,
13 September 2024
The AHDB Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) offers best practice guidance on the application of mineral fertilisers, manures and slurries to crops and grassland.
19 March 2024
Nutrient management can often be forgotten on beef and sheep farms, yet there is considerable scope to reduce costs and improve output through the use of home-produced and bought-in nutrients. All crops need a good nutrient supply from the soil to grow and thrive. This updated manual looks at how feeding grass and forage crops properly with manufactured fertilisers or slurries and manures can boost growth.
24 March 2023
How to determine the nutrient requirements of fruit, vines and hops
24 March 2023
How to determine the nutrient requirements of vegetables and bulbs.
13 September 2024
How to determine the nutrient requirements of potatoes
6 June 2023
The nutrient requirements of cereals, oilseeds, peas and beans, sugar beet and biomass crops.