Sand
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Basic Advice
October
Tailoring crop nutrition accurately
Summer 2026 was one of the UK’s hottest on record, bringing exceptionally dry conditions to many areas, resulting in highly…
Sustainability
Tips
October
How to prevent nitrogen leaching over winter
Nitrogen is a critical nutrient for crop production, but applications need to be carefully managed to help protect the environment,…
Sustainability
Articles
December
Maximizing the Lifespan of Your Fertilizer Spreader: Essential Maintenance and Preventive Measures
Clean the fertiliser spreader thoroughly immediately after use, especially around the dispenser opening. Artificial fertilisers consist largely of salts, which…
Articles
December
Soil texture: Sand, Silt, Loam and Clay unravelled
Sand In sand, grains can be easily seen with the naked eye (grain size 0.05-2 mm). The soil does not…
Articles
December
Soil Classification: From Sand to Clay - Understanding Texture Relationships
Sandy and clay soils are classified according to their clay, silt and sand fraction content. The texture triangle shows the…
Articles
December
Soil Fertility: Chemical, Biological and Physical Aspects for Healthy Crop Growth
Fertile soil creates the physical, chemical and biological conditions for healthy crop growth and determines the level of productivity. Chemical…