Farmers share their tips on refining their fertiliser programmes

With the price of fertiliser continuing to weigh on the minds and bank balances of farmers, Alice Dyer takes a look at some of the advice and technology out there to improve nutrient use efficiency.

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Farmers share their tips on refining their fertiliser programmes

With the price of fertiliser continuing to weigh on the minds and bank balances of farmers, Alice Dyer takes a look at some of the advice and technology out there to improve nutrient use efficiency...

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