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Grow the future | Nitrogen and sulphur
Grow the future | Nitrogen and sulphur

Applying nitrogen and sulphur together just makes sense

Combining nitrogen and sulphur together increases nitrogen use efficiency so means more for your money with less wastage

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These articles will help you get even better results from your fertilisers by keeping you up to date with the latest agronomy advice from the Yara agronomists. If you don't find the advice you are looking for try looking in our full advice archive.

Agronomy Advice - Do you really need straight nitrogen
Do you really need straight nitrogen
Before ordering your straight nitrogen it is worth considering how much you actually need as it may be you actually need NS or NPKS grades instead.
Agronomy Advice - Don't forget about sulphur
Don't forget about sulphur
Sulphur was often overlooked in the past but today it is recognised as an essential nutrient and considered just as important as nitrogen, so not to be forgotten.
Heavier fertiliser spreads further
Heavier fertiliser spreads further
Some fertilisers consistently spread further and more accurately than others. A heavier and larger fertiliser granule will spread further because the spreader can put more energy into it.
Increase grain protein with well timed nitrogen
Increase grain protein with well timed nitrogen
A well-timed application of nitrogen after the flag leaf final-dressing will increase the amount of nitrogen available to your crops during that crucial stage of protein development.
Foliar phosphate – energising cereal crops for spring growth
Foliar phosphate – energising cereal crops for spring growth
Many cereal crops struggle to get moving in early spring due to low phosphorus levels as a result of low phosphate availability. Giving these crops a quick 'energy boost' from foliar phosphate is the best way to get them started.
Agronomy Advice - Boron deficiencies in cereals shouldn’t be overlooked
Boron deficiencies in cereals shouldn’t be overlooked
Boron is generally an overlooked micronutrient and it is often wrongly assumed to be less important for cereals than for brassicas which have the highest boron requirement.
Nitrogen use efficiency - how do we improve it
Nitrogen use efficiency - how do we improve it
Nitrogen use efficiency helps to understand the relationships between the total nitrogen input compared to the nitrogen output. This allows improvements to be made resulting in better efficiency, profitability and sustainability.
Agronomy Advice - Is your potato quality being let down by a lack of calcium?
Is your potato quality being let down by a lack of calcium?
Calcium is a vital nutrient for potatoes and most aspects of tuber quality can be improved by having a sufficient supply of calcium during growth.
Understanding the economics of grass growth
Understanding the economics of grass growth
Against a climate of rising costs, livestock farmers have some tricky decisions to make. Nevertheless, replacing homegrown forage with purchased feed is still not justified, even at current fertiliser costs.
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Improve your farm's nitrogen fertiliser efficiency

Improve your farm's nitrogen fertiliser efficiency

Improving nitrogen fertiliser efficiency is one way your farm can become more productive, profitable and sustainable. Try our quiz to find out how you can improve your farm's nitrogen fertiliser efficiency.

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Grow the future | Spring arable nutrition |
Spring barley needs to gain momentum quickly
Spring barley nutrition is no different to any other crop but growth happens a lot quicker so the focus has to be on maintaining its momentum and ensuring nutrients are readily available when needed.
Grow the future | Cereal micronutrients | Agronomists in wheat field
Cereal micronutrients can prevent yield losses
If you supply your cereal crops with exactly the right micronutrients where and when they are needed this will prevent yield losses or quality reduction due to deficiencies.
Grow the future | Oilseed micronutrients | Agronomist and farmer in oilseed field
Oilseed micronutrients consistently increase yields
Supplying your oilseed crops with exactly the right micronutrients where and when they are needed has been shown to consistently increase yields.
Grow the future | Nitrogen and sulphur fertiliser| Agronomists in wheat field
Applying nitrogen and sulphur together just makes sense
Combining nitrogen and sulphur together increases nitrogen use efficiency so means more for your money with less wastage
Grow the future | Compound NPKS fertiliser Agronomists in wheat field
A compound fertiliser is so much better than a blend
When you apply nutrients using a true compound fertiliser you avoid the risk of segregation and uneven distribution that you often get with a blend
Grow the future | Phosphate and potssium | Agronomists in wheat field
When it comes to P and K doing nothing is not an option
When it comes to P and K doing nothing is not an option. Potassium and phosphate are two essential plant nutrients with the plant requiring a consistent supply from the soil during the critical spring growth period.
Grow the future | Spring arable nutrition |
Spring nutrition must keep crop momentum moving
When winter cereals begin spring growth keeping that momentum going should be the main focus of the spring nutrition strategy
Grow the future | Silage fertiliser | Farmer inspecting grass
Avoid compromising your silage with poor nutrition
Don't risk compromising the yield or quality of your silage by cutting corners with your fertiliser programme
Grow the future | Grassland sulphur management | Farmer inspecting grass
Managing grassland sulphur delivers impressive results
Managing grassland sulphur doesn’t need to mean big changes. Simply switching fertilisers can deliver impressive results.
Grow the future | Forage maize foliar nutrition | Farmers watching maize harvest
Paying more attention to forage maize nutrition pays off
Paying more attention to forage maize foliar nutrition, particularly phosphate and zinc will improve crop establishment and early growth resulting in higher yield and better quality forage.
Grow the future | Potato nutrition
Better nutrition improves potato yield and quality
Making sure your potatoes are fully supplied with all the nutrients they require is the best way to improve crop yield and tuber quality
Grow the future | Soil testing and tissue analysis
Soil and leaf testing avoids wasting money on fertilisers
The best way to avoid wasting money on fertiliser is through soil testing and tissue analysis and then understanding what the results mean.
Grow the future | Grassland selenium fertilisers | Farmer inspecting grass
Preventing selenium deficiency avoids reduced productivity
Grazing animals have a requirement for selenium so it is important sufficient is present in the grass to meet the animals' needs to prevent selenium deficiency problems.

Better fertiliser spreading can save you money in the long run

Better fertiliser spreading can save you money in the long run

Getting the spreader settings right in your calibrator is one essential part of best fertiliser spreading practice so that your crops receive all the nutrients they need. 

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Are you looking for information on crop nutrition ?

If you are looking to increase the quality and yield of a particular crop or just need more general advice on any aspect of crop nutrition. Search through our crop information to find useful tips and advice on all aspects of crop nutrition. Begin by choosing your crop.

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Does your crop have a deficiency?

Does your crop have a deficiency?

Identify and diagnose if any of your crops are suffering from nutrient deficiencies and learn more about the symptoms and causes and how to control or correct the deficiency

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Which fertilisers are available near me ?

Because of logistics not all fertilisers are available in all regions. Check out which solid fertilisers are available locally

Fertilisers available in England
Fertilisers available in England
The major grades of solid fertilisers that are available in England supplied from the Yara depots at Avonmouth, Garston or Immingham
Fertilisers available in Scotland and northern England
Fertilisers available in Scotland and northern England
The major grades of solid fertilisers available in Scotland and northern England, from Yara depots in Dundee or Ayr
Fertilisers available in Northern Ireland
Fertilisers available in Northern Ireland
The major grades of Yara solid fertilisers that are available in Northern Ireland, supplied from the Yara depot in Belfast

Where can I buy Yara fertilisers ?

Where can I buy Yara fertilisers ?

Yara supply our solid and liquid fertilisers and micronutrients through a network of local suppliers  Use our interactive map to locate your nearest suppliers.

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Recent agronomy webinars

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