Faq

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.16 What is meant by luxury uptake of potassium (K) and how can it be avoided?

A. Luxury uptake of potassium occurs in rapidly growing Spring grass which has the ability to take up a lot […]

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Q.17 Is there a risk of luxury uptake when large amounts of phosphorous (P) are applied?

A. Luxury uptake only occurs with potassium (K) where there can be a rapid uptake of Spring applied potassium. There […]

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Q.18 When is the best time to apply lime to grassland?

A. Lime can be safely applied to grassland at any time of the year. It is important to ensure that […]

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Q.19 How often should I take soil samples and when is the best time of the year to take them?

A. It is now recommended on intensive farms to sample every three years and every 5 years on extensive farms. […]

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Q.20 What steps can I take to ensure losses of fertilizer to the environment are minimised?

A. Apply fertilizer on the basis of soil analysis: Never apply fertilizer on waterlogged or frozen soils. Don’t apply fertilizer […]

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