Nitrogen deficiency vs. optimum made worse by
- Low or high pH soils
- Sandy or light soils (leaching
- ) Low organic matter
- Drought conditions
- High rainfall (leaching) or heavy irrigation
- Addition or high levels of non-decomposed organic matter/manure (eg straw)
- Fast growing crops
Nitrogen is important for
- Lusher, greener growth
- Optimal tiller production
- Increased grain yields and protein content
- Improved grain quality
Yara recommended fertilizers for Nitrogen
YaraVita CROPLIFT PRO
Cereals: 2.5 kg/ha. Repeat at 10 to 14 day intervals as necessary. Avoid applications during flowering. Water rate: 200 l/ha.
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Cereals: 10 to 20 l/ha from tillering to the end of the milk development stage in grain ripening (Zadoks G.S. 21 to 79). Repeat applications at 10 to 14 day intervals. Water rate: 200 l/ha. N.B. Note that later foliar nitrogen applications may raise grain nitrogen status.
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