Agronomy advice library

All of the crop nutrition advice from the Yara agronomists. Search through the entire archive using these filters or just browse through the library.

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Cereal crops

Barley, Oats, Rye and Wheat

28 March, 2024

Micronutrients: Micro but Mighty

Don’t be fooled by the name - micronutrients are NOT unimportant, we just need less of them than the macronutrients to achieve the best results.

26 February, 2024

How to Maximise Spring Barley Productivity

With so many farmers struggling to get onto their fields to drill winter wheat due to the wet weather, many are turning to spring barley as an alternative crop.

21 June, 2022

Managing late drilled wheat crops

Where drilling of winter wheat has been delayed, the crop nutrition strategy should be adapted to help recover the lost yield potential

05 May, 2022

Do you really need straight nitrogen

Before ordering your straight nitrogen it is worth considering how much you actually need as it may be you actually need NS or NPKS grades instead.

04 May, 2022

Don't forget about sulphur

Sulphur was often overlooked in the past but today it is recognised as an essential nutrient and considered just as important as nitrogen, so not to be forgotten.

20 April, 2022

Heavier fertiliser spreads further

Some fertilisers consistently spread further and more accurately than others. A heavier and larger fertiliser granule will spread further because the spreader can put more energy into it.

27 April, 2022

Increase grain protein with well timed nitrogen

A well-timed application of nitrogen after the flag leaf final-dressing will increase the amount of nitrogen available to your crops during that crucial stage of protein development.

25 January, 2022

Foliar phosphate – energising cereal crops for spring growth

Many cereal crops struggle to get moving in early spring due to low phosphorus levels as a result of low phosphate availability. Giving these crops a quick 'energy boost' from foliar phosphate is the best way to get them started.

20 April, 2022

Boron deficiencies in cereals shouldn’t be overlooked

Boron is generally an overlooked micronutrient and it is often wrongly assumed to be less important for cereals than for brassicas which have the highest boron requirement.

11 April, 2022

Nitrogen use efficiency - how do we improve it

Nitrogen use efficiency helps to understand the relationships between the total nitrogen input compared to the nitrogen output. This allows improvements to be made resulting in better efficiency, profitability and sustainability.

Agronomy Advice -Barley needs more micronutrients than just manganese

21 March, 2022

Barley needs more than just straight manganese

Most barley growers will be familiar with manganese deficiency and will recognise deficiency symptoms and understand the causes. However, other micronutrients, particularly copper and zinc are just as important yet tend to be overlooked.

06 March, 2022

Managing the nutrition of second wheats

When it comes to managing second wheat nutrition the main objective is to improve the biomass that is very often low due to later drillings and to increase nutrient supply which is often poor due to a compromised root system.

04 March, 2022

How to determine the optimum N rate for cereals

With only 50% of wheat crops having an optimum N rate close to the average figure and the other 50% varying by more than 15%, good determination of the required N rate is needed to avoid under or over fertilising fields.

11 February, 2022

Are micronutrients an integral part of your wheat nutrition

Micronutrients should be an integral part of any wheat nutrition programme, not just to ensure successful establishment but to set the ultimate yield potential of the crop.

Foliar phosphate and zinc – let crops make better use of nitrogen

10 February, 2022

Let crops make better use of limited nitrogen

A poor or compromised root system, caused by phosphate deficiency will not allow plants to make the best use of limited nitrogen. Giving crops a boost from foliar phosphate together with zinc is the best way to build a big and healthy root system.

06 February, 2022

Micronutrients - deficiency prevention is better than cure

When it comes to micronutrients, prevention of a deficiency before crop losses occur is always better than correction after the damage has been done.

01 February, 2022

Have you considered Spring NPKS compound fertilisers?

Spring applications of NPKS fertilisers have consistently outperformed traditional autumn applications of P&K fertilisers in independent trials. So why do so many growers still apply phosphate and potash in the autumn rather than in the spring.

28 January, 2022

Managing cereal spring nutrition – what should I do?

When faced with wide variation in crops it is important to use spring nutrition to manipulate the crops as best you can in order to get the most from what you have.

11 January, 2022

Eight reasons why spring fertiliser increases yield

Spring applications of some fertilisers have been shown to produce increases in cereal yields. Here are eight agronomic reasons why you should apply phosphate and potash in the spring rather than in the autumn

19 November, 2021

What is the value of nitrogen fertiliser?

The response of crops to nitrogen is both predictable and well established. The optimum rate of nitrogen depends on both the value of the crop together with the cost of the nitrogen and is calculated to give the best margin over fertiliser cost.

Why di-ammonium phosphate is not the best choice of phosphate fertiliser

23 September, 2021

Why DAP is not the best choice of phosphate fertiliser

Phosphorus is considered the second most important nutrient after nitrogen but whilst phosphate availability in soil is influenced by many factors, including pH, it could be that the actual form of phosphate can be one of the greatest influences on crop availability.

15 February, 2021

Managing crop stress under cold and dry conditions

When frost and dry conditions combine to put abiotic stresses onto crops it is worthwhile considering the use of biostimulants such as YaraAmplix Optitrac which have been developed to alleviate stress.

10 January, 2021

Reducing ammonia emissions from agriculture

Ammonia lost to the air is nitrogen lost for plant growth. At the same time, ammonia volatilisation is an environmental burden, affecting human health. Mitigating ammonia emissions therefore benefits farmers and society.

05 January, 2021

Spring nutrition influences straw strength

Deficiency of potassium, manganese or copper during stem extension will lead to weaker stems and increase the risk of lodging later in the season.

04 March, 2020

Making sense of nitrogen

There are many different types of nitrogen fertilisers available and it is important to make sure you are using the most efficient type of fertiliser. This article will help you to decide which nitrogen fertiliser is best for you.

05 September, 2019

Fertilisers are remarkable.

Fertilisers take the most natural of basic elements, nitrogen from the air, salts from ancient seas and oceans and phosphate rock from the ground and combine these so plants have essential nutrients to grow healthy crops which can feed the World.

23 June, 2020

Phosphate seed treatments

Rapid establishment has always been important for cereals so optimising nutrition early on can help get crops off the the best start.

Oilseed crops

Oilseed Rape, Linseed

28 March, 2024

Micronutrients: Micro but Mighty

Don’t be fooled by the name - micronutrients are NOT unimportant, we just need less of them than the macronutrients to achieve the best results.

29 July, 2022

Planning for Successful Oilseed Establishment

Oilseed rape can be a tricky crop to establish, so attention to detail is critical to overcome various obstacles that can affect early growth and development.

30 March, 2022

Increase your oilseed yields with foliar nitrogen

Applying foliar nitrogen towards the end of flowering keeps the green leaf canopy healthy for longer to aid the seed fill process; therefore creating more yield potential.

Agronomy Advice - Micronutrients make a difference when it comes to oilseedutrition plan?

16 March, 2022

Micronutrients make a difference to oilseed crops

Micronutrients not only help ensure the successful establishment of oilseed crops but also help to set the ultimate yield potential of the crop.

Agronomy Advice - Oilseed canopy management

25 February, 2022

Managing oilseed canopies in early spring

Managing the nutrition of oilseed crops in spring can be a bit tricky with crops often at different stages and needing to be treated slightly differently in order to create the most efficient crop canopy.

06 February, 2022

Micronutrients - deficiency prevention is better than cure

When it comes to micronutrients, prevention of a deficiency before crop losses occur is always better than correction after the damage has been done.

19 November, 2021

What is the value of nitrogen fertiliser?

23 September, 2021

How better nutrition can improve oilseed establishment

Nutrition has always been important for good establishment of oilseed rape. Despite the continued decline in oilseed rape in recent years, there is still a significant area sown around the UK so autumn nutrition still has an important part to play.

10 August, 2021

Liquid starter fertiliser improves oilseed establishment

Adequate nutrition has always been important for good establishment of oilseed rape and a liquid starter fertiliser helps achieve this.

Root crops

Potatoes, Sugar Beet, Carrots, Onions

02 April, 2024

Establishing potatoes successfully

As with any other crop, good nutrition is key to securing a healthy potato crop, one that will return good yield and high quality and ultimately achieve a better profit margin for you.

08 April, 2022

Is your potato quality being let down by a lack of calcium?

Calcium is a vital nutrient for potatoes and most aspects of tuber quality can be improved by having a sufficient supply of calcium during growth.

Agronomy Advice - Increase potato yield with better phosphate management

10 March, 2022

Increase potato yields with better phosphate management

Ensuring sufficient phosphate is available for early development is critical in potatoes so perhaps it is time for a re-think about phosphate management.

08 March, 2022

Calcium and boron improve onion storage

Crop nutrition influences dry matter content, firmness and storability. Several key nutrients are involved but none more so than calcium and boron which are particularly associated with quality.

21 July, 2021

Foliar nitrogen extends potato green canopy duration

To achieve high potato yields it is important to prolong the potato bulking stage by extending the green leaf canopy duration.

21 May, 2021

Foliar nutrition increases potato tuber bulking

Potato tuber bulking can be maximised by optimising crop nutrition to maintain tuber growth rates throughout the important bulking stage.

28 April, 2021

Nutrient management for optimal sugar-beet growth

The nutrition of a sugar-beet plant has a large influence on the growth and development and importantly on the sugar yield. Several key nutrients are involved and it's important each of these is present in sufficient quantity to avoid compromising the yield.

08 April, 2021

Improving carrot quality with calcium

The nutrition of carrots has a large influence on the growth and development and importantly on carrot quality. Several key nutrients are involved but none more so than calcium which is particularly associated with quality.

Agronomy Advice - Why a healthy canopy is essential for quality potatoes

18 June, 2020

Why a healthy canopy is essential for potatoes

A healthy potato canopy is important in ensuring we maximise the plant’s ability to fill the ‘tuber sink’ thus producing as many marketable potatoes as possible, and improving profitability.

Leafy vegetables, pulses and salads

Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Beans, Lettuce

Agronomy Advice - Improving the performance of pulse crops

16 March, 2022

Improving the performance of the all important pulse crops

To perform well nitrogen-fixing crops like peas and beans require complete nutrition, particularly phosphorus and sulphur together with boron and other micronutrients otherwise nodulation will be reduced leading to poor performance and yield reduction.

30 September, 2021

Boost boron and calcium levels in late season brassicas

Late season vegetable brassica crops are susceptible to several quality issues which can reduce marketable yield. Boosting levels of calcium and boron in these crops via nutrition will prevent many of these quality issues and so can increase profitability.

14 July, 2020

Correct nutrition protects brassica quality

Good nutrition can prevent many of the quality issues affecting brassica vegetable crops and so increase the marketable yield.

Fruit crops

Apples, Apricots, Blueberries, Cherries, Pears, Plums, Raspberries and Strawberries

09 June, 2021

How to manage blueberry fertigation

Blueberry nutrition and fertigation is very much a consequence of the rooting system and pH range. Blueberries are more acid-loving than most soft fruits and also have a less efficient root system which has consequences for fertigation recommendations.

09 June, 2021

How to manage higher temperatures in strawberries

Higher temperatures bring both good and bad news for strawberry growers. The good news is increased production and demand for strawberries but the downside is managing heat stress and other challenges. Controlling the crop through these tricky periods can be made easier by utilising foliar feeds.

01 July, 2021

Is there a better alternative to monopotassium phosphate

Monopotassium phosphate, otherwise known as MKP is a product synonymous with fruit production that is widely used, primarily as a flower boosting green fruit supporter. However, at this point in time, MKP is sometimes difficult to get hold of, so many growers are asking if there is a better alternative.

09 May, 2021

Concerned about hail damage to apples and pears

Apples and pears are both susceptible to hale damage in late spring with the potential for both fruits and leaves to be damaged. Whilst crop nutrition cant control the weather it can help mitigate some of the effects and help damaged crops recover.

27 May, 2021

How to recover frost damaged fruit crops

Where fruit crops, particularly apples, pears and grapevines have suffered frost damage we need to think about how to best manage the crop buds which are left to both recover the damaged buds and then to recover the lost growth.

03 April, 2021

Fruit crops benefit from foliar calcium in a wet season

After a wet winter many fruit plants may have been growing under saturated conditions for some time. Under these circumstances the application of foliar fed calcium will be advantageous.

Grass and forage

Grassland and forage crops

08 March, 2024

Pay close attention to your phosphate applications this Spring

Phosphate (P) is a key nutrient for grass. Its role in energy supply, root growth and tillering make its availability crucial for grass growth in the spring.

15 January, 2024

Spring Grassland Fertiliser Update

How are your plans looking for the grass season ahead? The focus in January should be on planning for spring grazing and 1st cut silage.

02 November, 2023

To Graze or not to Graze Winter Swards

A two year study by AFBI in Northern Ireland by Dr Aimee Craig and Dr Conrad Ferris was set up to examine the impact on silage quality and subsequent cow performance of using sheep to graze winter swards.

Two farmers walking through spring barley field

14 June, 2023

Planning for Spring Success

As the saying goes: A failure to plan is planning to fail! This is true at any time but especially so at the moment, with input prices so high, utility bills increasing and an uncertain economic climate, planning for things that you can control is absolutely essential, and it doesn’t need to be complicated.

Farmer on a quad bike driving within grassland field

14 June, 2023

Benefit from applying lime to grassland now

It might surprise you to know that two thirds of all grassland soil samples received by the lab have a soil pH which is too low, but it's never too late to correct this with lime

02 August, 2023

Reduce the fire risk around hay

In hot, dry conditions farmers face increased fire risk, especially across the first six weeks after hay baling.

03 July, 2023

Managing Grassland in Drought Conditions

Our summers seem to be getting hotter, we’ve seen four of the five warmest summers on record since 2003.

Farmer and Agronomist reviewing the grass within a

20 April, 2023

How Wet Conditions are Challenging Grassland Farmers

One of the things that keeps farming interesting is that every year is different. Of course this can also be incredibly frustrating, presenting new challenges year on year.

08 March, 2023

White Clover reduces Nitrogen Application Requirements

For six years Moorpark in Ireland have been conducting trials exploring the impact growing white clover in paddocks along with perennial ryegrass has on nitrogen requirements.

21 February, 2023

Trial Results: Effect of selenium enriched fertiliser on grazing cows

Yara’s Booster range was formulated to not only promote healthy grass growth but by adding selenium into the mix, support healthier livestock as well.

Yara Agronomist Philip Garland checking the grass with another farmer

21 February, 2023

Going beyond Soil Analysis

Adopting a more precise approach to grassland management has gone beyond a trend and is fast becoming one of the only ways to retain a profit margin that will keep farmers in business.

21 February, 2023

Spotlight on the British Grassland Society

Yara has long been involved with and supported the British Grassland Society (BGS), we currently have active involvement from four of our commercial and agronomy team.

Image of a farmer in a field checking the crops

20 February, 2023

A Fine Balance between Quantity and Quality

Not so long ago, a three cut system used to dominate but in recent years we’ve seen farmers shift to a four and even five cut system. But why have we seen that shift?

farmer walking through the fields checking his crops

21 February, 2023

Walking the Grazing Block

Farmers do a lot of walking, but there’s no better way of keeping in touch with what’s going on in your paddocks than taking a walk through them. This is more than just a walk, it’s an information gathering process designed to support good grassland management.

21 February, 2023

Maximise Nitrogen Availability with a Robust Sulphur Strategy

Farmers have two reasons to minimise nitrogen losses – maximise the amount of nitrogen absorbed by growing crops (including grassland) and protect the environment from nitrogen leaching, which can often contaminate water courses.

13 August, 2022

4 Steps to successful Autumn reseeding

A new reseed can often be the most challenging crop to establish on grassland farms.

07 April, 2022

Understanding the economics of grass growth

Against a climate of rising costs, livestock farmers have some tricky decisions to make. Nevertheless, replacing homegrown forage with purchased feed is still not justified, even at current fertiliser costs.

31 January, 2022

Planning spring phosphate applications for grass

Phosphorus is a key nutrient for grass, and its role in energy supply, root growth and tillering makes its availability crucial for grass growth in the spring.

12 November, 2021

The impact of reduced nitrogen rates on grassland yield

Any farmer contemplating reducing nitrogen fertiliser applications on grass needs to be aware of the effect any decrease in nitrogen rates will have on grass production.

11 November, 2021

What is the value of grass?

Grass is a vital part of any livestock enterprise and remains the most dominant and economic feed for the dairy, beef and sheep sector either as grazing or conserved forage; but what is the real value of grass?

Agronomy Advice - Using manures more effectively

11 November, 2021

Using manures more effectively on livestock farms

Using manures more effectively is one way to mitigate increases in the cost of fertiliser. This will allow a lowering of the fertiliser requirements on livestock farms without risking a reduction in grass production.

31 July, 2021

Top tips for making late season silage

There are many farmers still intending to make grass silage this year. But, there are a few things that we need to look out for, if we want to make well preserved, palatable silage.

11 May, 2021

How to avoid compromising silage quality

Following a cold spring, many grass fields may be behind where they would normally be and first cut silage yields could well be back. So what is the best advice to avoid compromising both quality and yield?

09 August, 2021

More effective weed control on grassland

When getting the sprayer out to control grassland weeds, there is an opportunity to add a foliar fertiliser to improve weed control and ensure the long term success of the sward.

06 May, 2021

Fine tune your second cut fertiliser applications

With a move to more frequent silage cuts on many dairy farms, it won’t be long before 1st cuts are underway. Read out top tips to help you fine tune you fertiliser application

21 April, 2021

Sulphur improves silage quality

Targeting silage ground with an effective source of sulphur improves silage quality and help secure optimal milk production levels from forage.

08 April, 2021

Four steps to successful reseeding

A new reseed can often be the most challenging crop to establish on grassland farms. The main benefits of new swards are improved dry matter (DM) yield, and improved nutrient use efficiency.

12 January, 2021

What about selenium ?

Selenium is an essential nutrient for animal health but not for crops, yet applying selenium to grassland via fortified fertilisers raises the selenium levels in forage and avoids all the costs of unhealthy livestock.

06 January, 2021

Ten reasons to use YaraBela Nutri Booster

Whilst nitrogen is the driver of grass growth, it is also important to replenish the sulphur and selenium levels in the crop to ensure your livestock are receiving the very best feed.

04 January, 2021

How much is not spreading sulphur costing you ?

Many farming practices are rooted in tradition, not least buying fertiliser. But if not spreading sulphur on grassland is costing you over £100/ha should this practice continue ?

10 December, 2020

Make your grassland fertiliser work harder

Nitrogen has always been a good investment for livestock farmers, whether you’re growing grass for grazing or looking to reduce feed costs through better silage management.

12 February, 2020

Managing spring fertiliser and slurry applications in a wet spring

Following a particularly wet winter fewer nutrients will still be available for spring grass so here is our advice on managing spring fertiliser and slurry applications in a wet spring.

Maize

Maize and Forage maize crops

03 April, 2023

Protecting Maize from Abiotic Stress

To achieve your maize crop’s full potential you should be focussed on two strategies

24 May, 2021

Foliar phosphate boosts the establishment of maize

Maize can be tricky to establish and often its root system struggles to support the nutrient demands for early growth.

29 July, 2020

Maize crops need zinc

Almost a third of all maize soil samples and over half maize tissue samples analysed show potential zinc deficiency highlighting this key micronutrient.

16 December, 2019

Five steps to increase maize yield and quality

Maize shouldn't be a difficult crop to grow well. Here are a series of five simple steps that will help to optimise maize nutrition so you can maximise yield and quality.

YaraBela - Nitrogen fertiliser

Farmer and Agronomist in a field with dairy cows in the background

26 January, 2024

How do I Maximise Spring Grass?

Grass is at its highest value in Spring, so a lot of research has gone into how we maximise grass growth at this crucial time.

02 February, 2024

How to Maximise Nutrient Use Efficiency

Any investment in inputs is significant, so the clever farmer will want to maximise its return. But how do you maximise the amount of nutrients your crops actually benefit from?

20 February, 2024

Preparing for turnout this Spring

It’s a busy time on farms at the moment and finding the time to walk and measure the grazing platform is one job worth doing. After completing this, identify the first 30% of your farm that you want to start grazing this February

A Farmer putting his hands through the soil

16 January, 2024

How to Recover Waterlogged Root Systems

Many may have hoped for a white Christmas, but all we got was rain.. lots of it. Fields are saturated, bringing plenty of challenges for arable farmers.

26 January, 2023

Spring Nitrogen management to promote grass growth

The timing and rate of the first nitrogen (N) application in the spring always sparks debate. Nonetheless, many farmers with dwindling forage stocks will be looking forward to putting stock out to grass this spring as soon as they can.

05 May, 2022

Do you really need straight nitrogen

Before ordering your straight nitrogen it is worth considering how much you actually need as it may be you actually need NS or NPKS grades instead.

04 May, 2022

Don't forget about sulphur

Sulphur was often overlooked in the past but today it is recognised as an essential nutrient and considered just as important as nitrogen, so not to be forgotten.

20 April, 2022

Heavier fertiliser spreads further

Some fertilisers consistently spread further and more accurately than others. A heavier and larger fertiliser granule will spread further because the spreader can put more energy into it.

27 April, 2022

Increase grain protein with well timed nitrogen

A well-timed application of nitrogen after the flag leaf final-dressing will increase the amount of nitrogen available to your crops during that crucial stage of protein development.

11 April, 2022

Managing cereal spring nutrition – what should I do?

When faced with wide variation in crops it is important to use spring nutrition to manipulate the crops as best you can in order to get the most from what you have.

12 November, 2021

The impact of reduced nitrogen rates on grassland yield

Any farmer contemplating reducing nitrogen fertiliser applications on grass needs to be aware of the effect any decrease in nitrogen rates will have on grass production.

11 November, 2021

What is the value of grass?

11 November, 2021

Using manures more effectively on livestock farms

21 April, 2021

Sulphur improves silage quality

Targeting silage ground with an effective source of sulphur improves silage quality and help secure optimal milk production levels from forage.

12 January, 2021

What about selenium ?

06 January, 2021

Ten reasons to use YaraBela Nutri Booster

Whilst nitrogen is the driver of grass growth, it is also important to replenish the sulphur and selenium levels in the crop to ensure your livestock are receiving the very best feed.

04 January, 2021

How much is not spreading sulphur costing you ?

Many farming practices are rooted in tradition, not least buying fertiliser. But if not spreading sulphur on grassland is costing you over £100/ha should this practice continue ?

10 December, 2020

Make your grassland fertiliser work harder

Nitrogen has always been a good investment for livestock farmers, whether you’re growing grass for grazing or looking to reduce feed costs through better silage management.

11 November, 2020

Reducing carbon footprint from fertiliser

There is increasing focus on industries today to reduce their environmental impact as much as possible. With more of a spot light being shone on agriculture for emissions and GHGs (Greenhouse gasses), the ability to calculate your carbon footprint as a farmer is increasingly relevant.

04 March, 2020

Making sense of nitrogen

12 February, 2020

Managing spring fertiliser and slurry applications in a wet spring

Following a particularly wet winter fewer nutrients will still be available for spring grass so here is our advice on managing spring fertiliser and slurry applications in a wet spring.

YaraMila - Compound NPKS fertiliser

10 April, 2024

Spring 2024 Nutrition Management

There’s no getting away from the wet conditions many have faced this autumn and winter. We can now try and manage some of the issues this has caused via a robust spring nutrition strategy with the following steps

02 April, 2024

Establishing potatoes successfully

As with any other crop, good nutrition is key to securing a healthy potato crop, one that will return good yield and high quality and ultimately achieve a better profit margin for you.

26 January, 2024

How do I Maximise Spring Grass?

Grass is at its highest value in Spring, so a lot of research has gone into how we maximise grass growth at this crucial time.

Farmer and Agronomist soil sampling in a field

19 February, 2024

How to protect soil in wet weather

As farmers our soil is our most valuable asset. If we want future generations of our family to farm our lands we need to make sure that we look after it.

19 January, 2024

Get Ready for Spring

Whilst cows are housed in dry barns and we fret over soggy fields, it won’t be long before our thoughts shift to grazing and slurry applications.

16 January, 2024

How to Recover Waterlogged Root Systems

Many may have hoped for a white Christmas, but all we got was rain.. lots of it. Fields are saturated, bringing plenty of challenges for arable farmers.

15 January, 2024

Spring Grassland Fertiliser Update

How are your plans looking for the grass season ahead? The focus in January should be on planning for spring grazing and 1st cut silage.

27 November, 2023

Recover from Wet Conditions

Due to weather conditions this autumn there are a lot less winter crops in the ground (mainly wheat), similar to autumn 2019.

20 April, 2023

How Wet Conditions are Challenging Grassland Farmers

One of the things that keeps farming interesting is that every year is different. Of course this can also be incredibly frustrating, presenting new challenges year on year.

20 March, 2023

Boost grass supply and remedy soil fertility with YaraMila ExtraGrass

The aftereffects of last year’s lack of grass on many beef and sheep farms is still being felt. Sheep farmers are reporting lower ewe scanning percentages and poorer ewe condition this spring. While beef and suckler farmers are running into issues with lower silage stocks and silage quality.

21 February, 2023

Trial Results: Effect of selenium enriched fertiliser on grazing cows

Yara’s Booster range was formulated to not only promote healthy grass growth but by adding selenium into the mix, support healthier livestock as well.

two farmers in a field reviewing the soil

26 January, 2023

Spring Nutrition Isn’t Just About Nitrogen

When thinking of the first nitrogen (N) application it is important to factor in how the crop has performed over winter and what weather conditions we had.

29 July, 2022

Planning for Successful Oilseed Establishment

Oilseed rape can be a tricky crop to establish, so attention to detail is critical to overcome various obstacles that can affect early growth and development.

21 June, 2022

Managing late drilled wheat crops

Where drilling of winter wheat has been delayed, the crop nutrition strategy should be adapted to help recover the lost yield potential

05 May, 2022

Do you really need straight nitrogen

Before ordering your straight nitrogen it is worth considering how much you actually need as it may be you actually need NS or NPKS grades instead.

04 May, 2022

Don't forget about sulphur

Sulphur was often overlooked in the past but today it is recognised as an essential nutrient and considered just as important as nitrogen, so not to be forgotten.

10 March, 2022

Increase potato yields with better phosphate management

Ensuring sufficient phosphate is available for early development is critical in potatoes so perhaps it is time for a re-think about phosphate management.

06 March, 2022

Managing the nutrition of second wheats

25 February, 2022

Managing oilseed canopies in early spring

01 February, 2022

Have you considered Spring NPKS compound fertilisers?

31 January, 2022

Planning spring phosphate applications for grass

Phosphorus is a key nutrient for grass, and its role in energy supply, root growth and tillering makes its availability crucial for grass growth in the spring.

28 January, 2022

Managing cereal spring nutrition – what should I do?

When faced with wide variation in crops it is important to use spring nutrition to manipulate the crops as best you can in order to get the most from what you have.

11 January, 2022

Eight reasons why spring fertiliser increases yield

11 November, 2021

What is the value of grass?

11 November, 2021

Using manures more effectively on livestock farms

23 September, 2021

Why DAP is not the best choice of phosphate fertiliser

11 May, 2021

How to avoid compromising silage quality

06 May, 2021

Fine tune your second cut fertiliser applications

With a move to more frequent silage cuts on many dairy farms, it won’t be long before 1st cuts are underway. Read out top tips to help you fine tune you fertiliser application

08 April, 2021

Four steps to successful reseeding

A new reseed can often be the most challenging crop to establish on grassland farms. The main benefits of new swards are improved dry matter (DM) yield, and improved nutrient use efficiency.

12 January, 2021

What about selenium ?

06 January, 2021

Ten reasons to use YaraBela Nutri Booster

Whilst nitrogen is the driver of grass growth, it is also important to replenish the sulphur and selenium levels in the crop to ensure your livestock are receiving the very best feed.

05 January, 2021

Spring nutrition influences straw strength

Deficiency of potassium, manganese or copper during stem extension will lead to weaker stems and increase the risk of lodging later in the season.

10 December, 2020

Make your grassland fertiliser work harder

Nitrogen has always been a good investment for livestock farmers, whether you’re growing grass for grazing or looking to reduce feed costs through better silage management.

11 November, 2020

Reducing carbon footprint from fertiliser

18 June, 2020

Why a healthy canopy is essential for potatoes

A healthy potato canopy is important in ensuring we maximise the plant’s ability to fill the ‘tuber sink’ thus producing as many marketable potatoes as possible, and improving profitability.

12 February, 2020

Managing spring fertiliser and slurry applications in a wet spring

Following a particularly wet winter fewer nutrients will still be available for spring grass so here is our advice on managing spring fertiliser and slurry applications in a wet spring.

YaraVita - Micronutrient and foliar fertilisers

10 April, 2024

Maximising your vegetable crops’ potential with foliar nutrition

With the amount of rainfall we've had, a lot of the nutrients in the soil will potentially have leached away.

10 April, 2024

Spring 2024 Nutrition Management

28 March, 2024

Micronutrients: Micro but Mighty

Don’t be fooled by the name - micronutrients are NOT unimportant, we just need less of them than the macronutrients to achieve the best results.

27 November, 2023

Recover from Wet Conditions

Due to weather conditions this autumn there are a lot less winter crops in the ground (mainly wheat), similar to autumn 2019.

26 January, 2023

Spring Nutrition Isn’t Just About Nitrogen

When thinking of the first nitrogen (N) application it is important to factor in how the crop has performed over winter and what weather conditions we had.

29 July, 2022

Planning for Successful Oilseed Establishment

Oilseed rape can be a tricky crop to establish, so attention to detail is critical to overcome various obstacles that can affect early growth and development.

21 June, 2022

Managing late drilled wheat crops

Where drilling of winter wheat has been delayed, the crop nutrition strategy should be adapted to help recover the lost yield potential

25 January, 2022

Foliar phosphate – energising cereal crops for spring growth

20 April, 2022

Boron deficiencies in cereals shouldn’t be overlooked

Boron is generally an overlooked micronutrient and it is often wrongly assumed to be less important for cereals than for brassicas which have the highest boron requirement.

30 March, 2022

Increase your oilseed yields with foliar nitrogen

Applying foliar nitrogen towards the end of flowering keeps the green leaf canopy healthy for longer to aid the seed fill process; therefore creating more yield potential.

21 March, 2022

Barley needs more than just straight manganese

16 March, 2022

Improving the performance of the all important pulse crops

16 March, 2022

Micronutrients make a difference to oilseed crops

Micronutrients not only help ensure the successful establishment of oilseed crops but also help to set the ultimate yield potential of the crop.

06 March, 2022

Managing the nutrition of second wheats

11 February, 2022

Are micronutrients an integral part of your wheat nutrition

Micronutrients should be an integral part of any wheat nutrition programme, not just to ensure successful establishment but to set the ultimate yield potential of the crop.

10 February, 2022

Let crops make better use of limited nitrogen

06 February, 2022

Micronutrients - deficiency prevention is better than cure

When it comes to micronutrients, prevention of a deficiency before crop losses occur is always better than correction after the damage has been done.

23 September, 2021

How better nutrition can improve oilseed establishment

09 May, 2021

Concerned about hail damage to apples and pears

27 May, 2021

How to recover frost damaged fruit crops

24 May, 2021

Foliar phosphate boosts the establishment of maize

Maize can be tricky to establish and often its root system struggles to support the nutrient demands for early growth.

21 May, 2021

Foliar nutrition increases potato tuber bulking

Potato tuber bulking can be maximised by optimising crop nutrition to maintain tuber growth rates throughout the important bulking stage.

09 August, 2021

More effective weed control on grassland

When getting the sprayer out to control grassland weeds, there is an opportunity to add a foliar fertiliser to improve weed control and ensure the long term success of the sward.

28 April, 2021

Nutrient management for optimal sugar-beet growth

03 April, 2021

Fruit crops benefit from foliar calcium in a wet season

After a wet winter many fruit plants may have been growing under saturated conditions for some time. Under these circumstances the application of foliar fed calcium will be advantageous.

15 February, 2021

Managing crop stress under cold and dry conditions

05 January, 2021

Spring nutrition influences straw strength

Deficiency of potassium, manganese or copper during stem extension will lead to weaker stems and increase the risk of lodging later in the season.

29 July, 2020

Maize crops need zinc

Almost a third of all maize soil samples and over half maize tissue samples analysed show potential zinc deficiency highlighting this key micronutrient.

16 December, 2019

Five steps to increase maize yield and quality

Maize shouldn't be a difficult crop to grow well. Here are a series of five simple steps that will help to optimise maize nutrition so you can maximise yield and quality.

23 June, 2020

Phosphate seed treatments

Rapid establishment has always been important for cereals so optimising nutrition early on can help get crops off the the best start.

YaraLiva - Calcium nitrate fertilisers

08 April, 2022

Is your potato quality being let down by a lack of calcium?

Calcium is a vital nutrient for potatoes and most aspects of tuber quality can be improved by having a sufficient supply of calcium during growth.

08 March, 2022

Calcium and boron improve onion storage

Crop nutrition influences dry matter content, firmness and storability. Several key nutrients are involved but none more so than calcium and boron which are particularly associated with quality.

30 September, 2021

Boost boron and calcium levels in late season brassicas

08 April, 2021

Improving carrot quality with calcium

14 July, 2020

Correct nutrition protects brassica quality

Good nutrition can prevent many of the quality issues affecting brassica vegetable crops and so increase the marketable yield.

YaraTera -Fertigation fertilisers

09 June, 2021

How to manage blueberry fertigation

09 June, 2021

How to manage higher temperatures in strawberries

01 July, 2021

Is there a better alternative to monopotassium phosphate

Liquid fertilisers

27 April, 2022

Increase grain protein with well timed nitrogen

A well-timed application of nitrogen after the flag leaf final-dressing will increase the amount of nitrogen available to your crops during that crucial stage of protein development.

30 March, 2022

Increase your oilseed yields with foliar nitrogen

Applying foliar nitrogen towards the end of flowering keeps the green leaf canopy healthy for longer to aid the seed fill process; therefore creating more yield potential.

10 August, 2021

Liquid starter fertiliser improves oilseed establishment

Adequate nutrition has always been important for good establishment of oilseed rape and a liquid starter fertiliser helps achieve this.

21 July, 2021

Foliar nitrogen extends potato green canopy duration

To achieve high potato yields it is important to prolong the potato bulking stage by extending the green leaf canopy duration.

YaraVera - Urea based fertilisers

21 April, 2021

Sulphur improves silage quality

Targeting silage ground with an effective source of sulphur improves silage quality and help secure optimal milk production levels from forage.