Nutrient research for cereals and oilseeds

With fertiliser prices skyrocketing and the pressure to reduce nutrient losses increasing, AHDB research aims to deliver robust nutrient management guidance, via RB209.

Input-cost and commodity-price volatility means a constant eye needs to be kept on the nutrient management equation. With climate change mitigation firmly back on the world’s radar, in addition to numerous other environmental concerns, the AHDB Nutrient management guide (RB209) is needed more than ever. With fertiliser prices at historic highs, this area of research is a high priority.

AHDB research focuses on:

• Providing robust guidance on the use of fertiliser, manure and slurry applications to cropped land, via RB209
• Funding research to address major nutrient management knowledge gaps
• Communicating ways to optimise nutrient use that maximises farm profitability and minimises environmental impacts

Information on all nutrient research projects is available in our research archive:

• In the ‘Sector’ drop-down box, select ‘Cereals & Oilseeds’
• In the ‘Topic’ drop-down box, select ‘Nutrient management’