Fertiliser is one of the largest variable costs on farm, and its use is increasingly under scrutiny for both economic and environmental reasons. OptiYield soil analysis offers a way to reduce inputs without compromising crop yield or quality.
Improved Nutrient Use Efficiency
OptiYield’s extended analysis identifies:
- How much of each nutrient is present in the soil.
- How much of it is actually available to the crop.
- Where interactions between nutrients may reduce uptake.
By targeting fertiliser to the nutrients that are genuinely limiting, applications can be reduced while maintaining crop performance.
Reduced fertiliser inputs
Trial results have shown that OptiYield programmes can achieve:
- Up to 50% reduction in nitrogen and phosphate applications.
- Lower overall fertiliser costs per hectare.
- Minimal impact on yield, with marketable output maintained or improved.
These reductions are achieved by matching nutrient supply more precisely to crop demand.
Environmental benefits
Lower fertiliser use also delivers environmental advantages, including:
- Reduced leaching of nitrogen and phosphate into watercourses.
- Lower nitrous oxide emissions from fertiliser application.
- Improved soil organic matter and microbial diversity, supporting long-term soil health.
- Reduce Carbon Footprint by >30% before accounting for increased yield
By minimising unnecessary inputs, OptiYield supports both farm profitability and compliance with environmental standards.
OptiYield enables farmers to reduce fertiliser inputs by focusing on nutrient availability and balance, rather than blanket applications. This results in cost savings, lower environmental impact and no loss in yield.
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