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| When devising a fertilizer programme the soil fertility status must be
known on foot of regular soil testing. The amounts applied can then be determined to
ensure optimum yields without causing environmental damage. There must be full recognition
of all sources of nutrients, both organic and inorganic. Regular soil testing is very
important to help maintain a balance of nutrients in the soil. |
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| N = NIitroge P = Phosphorus K = Potassium |
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Make sure that you understand the precise nature of the recommendation.
Kilograms per hectare (kg/ha) are different from units per acre. |
| 1 unit per acre = 1.23 kg/ha. 100 units per acre = 123 kg/ha.
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| 1 bag of 27.5% N = 27.5 units N = 13.7 kg. N. |
1 bag of 18-6-12 = 18.0inits N = 9.0 kg. N
= 6.0 units P = 3.0 kg. P.
= 12.0 units K = 6.0 kg. K. |
| 1 hectare (ha) = 2.47 acres. |
| 1 part per million (ppm)= 1 milligram per litre ( 1 mg/l). |
