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FARM PRACTICES

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Crop Nutrition 1
All crops remove nutrients from the soil and these must be replaced in an ecological responsible way. This can be achieved by balancing applications of organic and mineral fertilizers including if useful, organic wastes and composts.

This requires:

  • Detailed analysis of the nutrient status of the soils, repeated on a regular basis.
  • Where appropriate, planned cropping rotation to minimise nutrient loss.
  • (especially by leaching) and to make best use of natural restoration of fertility.
  • Calculation of crop nutrition requirements and matching fertiliser applications.
  • accordingly (including analysis of the contribution by organic nutrients).
  • Keeping soil pH at optimum levels through appropriate management.
  • Taking qualified, professional advice e.g. FACTS and BETA registered adviser, or equivalent if operating outside. the UK.
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CROP NUTRITION 2

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