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Soil fertility is certainly top of both farmers and policy makers minds currently, with a broad consensus that it plays a key role in the continued economic and environmental sustainability of farms.

White clover is being increasingly used on intensively grazed farms where the benefits can be substantial, lowering both the cost of growing grass and the carbon emissions intensity of milk produced. Managing nutrient and fertiliser inputs is a key component in establishing and maintaining clover in these swards successfully.

It is widely accepted that UK soils are deficient in sulphur so supplementation via organic manures or mineral fertilisers is essential. What I think is less understood is that not all sulphur-containing fertilisers are the same.

Did you know that up to 50% of wheat leaf samples show a deficiency in zinc, magnesium, copper and manganese?

We’re heading into a busy period for grassland farmers and as ever, the weather can change everything in a heartbeat. Here are a few things to focus on throughout the rest of May and heading into June.

Yara’s expertise isn’t solely focussed on NPKS fertiliser development, over the years Yara have worked hard to reduce our impact on the environment as well as developing more sustainable products.

Throughout April and into May we’ll be focusing on optimising grass growth to meet the demands of our grazing cows so that we can maximise grazed grass in the diet.

Did you know that up to 50% of wheat leaf samples show a deficiency in zinc,magnesium, copper and manganese?

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