Would you….

Like to cut down on what you spend on fertilisers without losing yield?

Do your…

Crops yield as good as they look or as you expected?

Is it all just about…

Nitrogen, Phosphate & Potash (NPK)?

Are all…

Fertilisers the same in how they work?

If any of the above statements interest you then you may want to?

Read on…

Modern fertiliser recommendations are based on the ‘Law of the Minimum’

Which means…

You test your soil and measure the NPK and pH (index system) and see what is deficient

You then…

Apply fertilisers to make up those deficiencies.

Though…

Does this system tell you the best time to apply these fertilisers?

The soil conditions when they shouldn’t be applied?

Why applying Phosphate & Potash together is a waste of money?

No…

And what is worse…

These recommendations don’t take into account the ‘Law of the Maximum’

Which means…

You test your soil as before, this time measuring what is in excess to see if an element might be tying up another element that you want!

This law is generally though accepted in the UK in one situation.

That is…

If you over lime a field you will tie up most of the elements in the soil, making them not available to your crops for some time or ever!

Calcium, Magnesium & Iron are the three dominate elements found in the three most common soil types found in the UK. These are known as calcareous, dolomitic and ferruginous soils. Some soils contain all 3 in excessive amounts!

For instance…

They all are very good at tying up phosphate regardless of your soil’s index!

One of them is very good at tying itself up making nitrogen usage less effective

And…

One can reduce potash availability so much so it can reduce your yields.

Soil First Farming employs the services of Neil Fuller of Soil Solutions to provide detailed recommendations for all your fertiliser requirements and for the use of our own Maxi-phi branded crop nutrition products.

For a no obligation free chat on what Soil First Farming can do for you why not ring me on 01452 862696 or leave your contact details here so I can contact you.