fertiliser

Foliars mean less nitrogen with increased yield and protein

Rosalind Platt is managing director of crop nutrition specialists BFS Fertiliser Services Limited. Foliar nitrogen treatments later in the season reduce the total amount of nitrogen needed while maintaining or lifting yield, and increasing protein. The pressure on farmers today seems more relentless than ever. Key priorities are to maximise soil health and nitrogen use …

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New technology connecting the lab to the field

Drone technology is unlocking the potential of traditional crop trials and helping to bridge the gap between detailed laboratory studies and field trials. Drones were used to assess an oilseed rape trial this spring at a site in Yorkshire, gathering data that hasn’t been possible before. The trial is a collaboration between Envirofield, Agrii and …

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Humic Substances: a background to their classification, properties, origins and uses in Agriculture.

Written by Tim Smales from Humi-Cert.com Humic substances play a vital role in a healthy soil.  We’ll review what humic substances are, their benefits, the various amendments that are available and some examples of how they are used in agriculture.  Having an understanding of these substances and their properties is of great use in understanding …

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A Revolution in Bio-Positive Agriculture

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, farmers and agricultural professionals are always looking for innovative solutions that build better soil resilience and improve crop health whilst striving to lower their fertiliser inputs and their environmental impact. ActiV8-Bio, a unique biological product designed by SFS, is one solution that sparks curiosity and gains significant traction with a …

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Ensure Your No-Till Vision is 20/20 with Precision Technology

By Erin Hightower agronomist for RDO Equipment Company  Recently, I visited my optometrist for an annual eye examination. As we discussed my prescription, I experienced a familiar line of questioning while looking through different lenses: “Is one better?” Click. “Or two?” The optometrist leaned in and casually asked, “How about three?” Instantly, every letter’s line was clear …

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Farmer Focus – John Farrington

No one wants to talk about the recent weather over the last 5-6 months, in summary it has been bloody awful and relentless for farmers and non-farmers alike and I expect most farm records have all been smashed for the wrong reasons. The topic and the big consequences that farmers have endured and suffered has certainly been one way to get people feeling pretty down, with plenty of stress and worry added into the job.Â