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Higher crop yields defy significant drop in fertiliser use

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly A sharp fall in artificial fertiliser use on British farms in 2022 had little impact on crop yields, suggesting farmers could benefit from a permanent reduction in ammonium nitrate (AN) applications.

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Top tips for getting full value when feeding salvage crops

Real Agriculture

When planting a grain crop in the spring and caring for those plants throughout the summer, farmers look forward to the full bins that harvest typically brings. Sometimes, drought, hail or pests get in the way, leading to crop yield potential that isn’t worth taking for grain. This is where having a mixed operation or.

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Be drift aware: new campaign pushes for safe spraying

Real Agriculture

It is an issue that can impact crop yield, crop quality and input costs. Several organizations have come together to offer farmers in Ontario support in reducing the risk of off-target pesticide application through the Be Drift Aware campaign. Read More

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Wheat School: From field to yield through on-farm trials

Real Agriculture

A large part of farming has always included trying new things to see what impact change can have on soil, crops yield, and ultimately profit margins. Read More A large part of farming has always included trying new things to see what impact change can have on soil, crops yield, and ultimately profit margins.

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Guide to Crop Yield Prediction methods

Cropin Blog

Dive into crop yield predictability and explore the yield sampling methods.

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4R strategies help optimize corn nitrogen investment

Real Agriculture

Iowa farmers expect to harvest a good corn crop this fall but spring germination issues will likely keep it from topping 2023 crop yields, says Nutrien Ag Solutions crop consultant Jeff Hink. In this report from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, Hink takes a look at how growers in the state are changing.

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Fine-tuning sulphur needs for higher yield

Real Agriculture

The N-P-K conversation – nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium – is the focus of most crop nutrient management discussions. But there’s another macronutrient that’s hitting the radar with greater frequency as farmers and agronomists pursue higher crop yields. Read More

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