fertiliser

Early trials show promise across water and nutrient use

Prices of fertiliser have historically followed natural gas prices, with AHDB warning prices may start to rise if the increase in gas prices continues

Defra-funded project aims to not only improve growers' profit margins, but also reduce air pollution

New tool uses satellite mapping to calculate input applications

Product shown to increase crop growth and microbial life

Ian farms in partnership with his family near Knutsford, Cheshire. They manage 700 commercial pedigree Holstein/Friesians on 445 hectares (1,100 acres). Replacements are homereared and cows are on a composite system. Ian is a representative for Sainsbury’s Dairy Development Group and sits on the AHDB Genetics Advisory Forum

Now is the time to make key decisions around grazing and silage management in order to mitigate the adverse effects of a late turnout and delayed nutrient applications

With rising fertiliser costs looking set to remain, a dairy farmer from West Wales has successfully halved his nitrogen use