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Nutrient lock up threat following drought

Following extreme weather conditions and one of the driest summers on record, farmers are being advised to test soil for potential nutrient lock up. For farms considering what level of…

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Nutrient lock up threat following drought

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Following extreme weather conditions and one of the driest summers on record, farmers are being advised to test soil for potential nutrient lock up. For farms considering what level of investment is feasible for the 2027 harvest, soil testing also offers the opportunity to better manage nutrient use efficiency (NUE) at a time when fertiliser prices show no sign of reducing. “A lack of moisture in soil disrupts the movement of minerals and severely reduces microbial activity. Following this year’s drought, many areas in the UK will have soils that are in lock up and will need significant rainfall to…