Lime and Fertiliser: The Perfect Partners for Healthy Soil

 

Would it surprise you to know that two-thirds of all grassland soil samples received by Yara Analytical Services have a soil pH that is too low to maximise the potential of productive grasslands?

Philip Cosgrave of Yara and Kevin Havekes of Kilwaughter Lime collaborate in this webinar to give an insight into how lime and fertiliser work hand in hand.

Topics covered include

  •  Implications of soil acidity in respect to soil health

  • Impact of lime on nutrient uptake, plant strength and overall yield

  • Granulated lime as the perfect fertiliser partner and long-term benefit to the soil

  • Fertiliser quality dictates how accurately nutrients are applied

  • Why calibrating your fertiliser spreader this spring is time well spent

Available as an on-demand recording

The live webinar took place on the 2nd of March 2021 but don't worry if you missed it as is still available on-demand to watch as a recording.

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