Cawood Agriculture is hosting a webinar to help agronomists and growers to make better use of soil phosphorus for sustainable agriculture.
Produced by experts from Cawood Agriculture and Natural England, this free virtual event focuses on how the latest soil analysis data can guide phosphorus nutrition planning to support optimal crop yield, whilst minimising environmental impact.
Understanding what’s in the soil before applying inorganic phosphorus fertiliser is essential. Soil phosphorus (P) levels that are too high or too low can undermine crop performance and harm the environment. Excess P can cause nutrient imbalances and water quality issues, while deficiency restricts root growth, development, and yield. With NRM’s dataset showing that nearly 70% of soils in arable rotations are off target, striking the right balance is critical.
“This webinar will bring together leading experts to help farmers and advisers understand how soil and grain analysis data can improve phosphorus nutrition planning whilst minimising environmental impact,” said Sophie Cath, Cawood Agriculture business development manager. “Attendees will discover the latest research and trends on phosphorus across the UK, explore insightful data from one of the UK’s largest datasets to understand where soils are under or over-supplied, gain innovative and practical strategies for making the most of soil phosphorus, learn about the importance of improving sustainable farming practices, and engage in a live Q&A session with our experts.”
NRM’s 2020-2025 data shows that nearly 70% of arable soils are off target, but that 70% in grass silage and 75% in grazing systems are off base too,” said Dr Sajjad Awan, soil & crop nutrition agronomist at NRM. “Grain analysis for winter wheat reflects a similar trend. So, the question is: does current phosphorus management truly support both yield and environmental goals, or do we need to rethink our approach using data-driven insights?”
From data to decisions: making the most of soil phosphorus for sustainable agriculture will take place on Wednesday, 24th September at 2pm. For more information or to register, click here.
