Crop Walk with Simon Nelson: Sulphur shortages in crops are widespread this season

Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria, north Lancashire and into south west Scotland. He has worked for Agrovista for 23 years.

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Simon Nelson, Agrovista

Reports of sulphur shortages in crops have been widespread this season, and my area is no exception. Pale yellow patches are visible in a number of grass and winter cereal crops. Deficiency affects...

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