crop nutrition
Living soil results in healthy crops
True agricultural yield is built from the ground up. For decades, modern farming practices have treated soil as an inert medium; a physical anchor to be flooded with synthetic chemical fertilisers. However, feeding the plant while neglecting the subterranean ecosystem eventually degrades soil structure, leading to hardpan conditions, poor[...]
Take the guesswork out of crop nutrition
Article supplied Growing from the sugarcane industry to all agricultural sectors, SASRI’s Fertiliser Advisory Service (FAS) has been making it possible for farmers to take the guesswork out of crop nutrition for over 66 years. FAS was established in 1954. It has achieved recognition as one of the leading[...]
The science of feeding crops: A quick guide in fertiliser management and crop nutrition
Opinion piece by Dr Ben Ngwene, AGCO Each seed we plant in the soil must receive adequate nutrition to reach its full potential. It is up to the farmer to ensure that his field meets basic nutritional requirements to achieve optimal yields. If he neglects this important step, he[...]