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Foliar Application in Wet and Dry Weather | Crop Nutrition
Foliar Application – Come Rain or Shine Weather has always been one of the biggest influences on crop nutrition. Even the best-planned fertiliser programme can be challenged by changing conditions in the field. Dry soils can restrict nutrient movement to the root,...
Nutrient Use Efficiency and Foliar Applications | Crop Nutrition
High Nutrient Use Efficiency and Foliar Applications Making better use of expensive fertiliser inputs Nitrogen has always been one of the most important crop inputs but in recent years it has also become one of the most closely scrutinised. As fertiliser prices remain...
Disadvantages of Foliar Applications: Limits, Timing & Benefits
Are There Really Any Disadvantages to Foliar Applications? Foliar nutrition has become an increasingly important part of modern crop management and for good reason. It offers a fast, targeted way to supply nutrients at key points in the season, particularly when root...
Why Microbial Mixes at Planting Support Potato Crop Resilience
Microbial Mixes at Planting and Potato Crop Establishment For potato growers and agronomists, microbial mixes at planting should be viewed as part of establishment risk management — supporting root development, nutrient access and resilience before the crop comes...
Using Soil Analysis to Build a Potato Nutrition Plan
Why Soil Analysis Matters in Potato Crops In potato production, the difference between a profitable crop and a marginal one often lies in how well you match soil fertility with plant demand. Soil analysis provides the data; converting that data into a practical...
How to Take Soil Samples That Improve Potato Yield and Tuber Consistency
Why Good Soil Sampling Matters for Potato Crops Soil sampling isn’t just a box to tick — it’s the foundation of smart nutrient management and better yields. Done right, soil samples can reveal everything from nutrient deficiencies to hidden imbalances that limit plant...
Why Standard Soil Tests Are Not Enough for Potato Crops
Why Standard Soil Tests Don’t Tell Potato Growers What They Need to Know Standard soil tests for potatoes are a useful starting point, but they rarely provide the full picture needed to build an accurate fertiliser and crop nutrition programme. They can show basic...
Why Better Soil Data Improves Potato Crop Nutrition
Why Successful Potato Crops Start with Better Soil Data Why Soil Data Matters Before Planting Every great potato crop starts long before the planter rolls into the field. It starts with accurate, actionable soil data. The soil beneath your feet and aaround the crop’s...
Farming smarter – Cutting Fertiliser Inputs Without Cutting Yield
Why Fertiliser Inputs Are Under Pressure Fertiliser use is being challenged from several directions: rising input costs, pressure to improve nutrient use efficiency, environmental regulation and the need to protect margins. Cutting inputs without understanding...
How OptiYield Improves Potato Yield, Quality and Profit
How Better Soil Data Improves Potato Crop Performance Potato growers are under pressure to improve yield, quality and margins while managing rising input costs and more variable growing conditions. OptiYield® helps by turning detailed soil analysis and crop data into...