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The significance of sulphur as a crop nutrient
According to the Potash Development Association (PDA), sulphur is an essential nutrient for all plants and animals. But, as its...
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PDA: Dry season will impact on potash offtakes
The extremely dry conditions experienced for most of the 2024/25 growing season will impact crop nutrient offtakes – potash is...
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Role of crop nutrition in mitigating impact of extreme weather events
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has reviewed the role of plant nutrition in mitigating the impact of extreme weather events...
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Tillage: The role of potassium in cereal crop development
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has published an overview of the role played by potassium in maximising cereal crop development....
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Tillage: The role of sulphur in crop production
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has highlighted the key role of sulphur in crop production systems in its latest crop...
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Analysis: Only 29% of UK soils at target potassium levels
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has published trends identified within a 2022/23 survey of UK soil potassium index values. The...
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Forage maize – yields of 50t/ha achievable
According to the Potash Development Association (PDA) forage maize crops can deliver yields of up to 50t/ha on a fresh...
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The significance of sulphur as a crop nutrient
Sulphur is an essential nutrient for all plants and animals. Its behaviour in the soil is very similar to that...
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The significance of spring potash applications
The Potash Development Association (PDA) is highlighting the need for all winter crops to receive adequate potash applications now, if...
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Concern at decline in English national phosphate balance
New figures from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have indicated that the national balance for phosphate...
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Sulphur should be factored-in to all fertiliser programmes for 2025
The Potash Development Association (PDA) is recommending that sulphur (S) be included within all fertiliser programmes for 2025. This reflects...
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Tillage: The impact of soil pH on nutrient availability
Agronomists agree that soil pH must be considered the all-important starting-point of any crop fertiliser plan. This is because the...
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Autumn crop establishment – there is no room for error
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has highlighted the importance of effective crop establishment, where winter cereals are concerned. Getting soil...
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The role of potassium in cereal plant nutrition
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has published an overview of the role played by potassium in maximising cereal plant nutrition....
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Tillage: Potash remains key nutrient for potato crops
Potash is a key nutrient for potato crops, impacting on the yield and quality of tubers, as well as the...
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Potassium affects both yield and quality of grain – PDA
According to the Potash Development Association (PDA), potassium affects both the yield and quality of grain, as well as the...
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Tillage: The importance of crop establishment
The importance of crop establishment cannot be stressed enough. It is the most critical period within all tillage life-cycles, as...
N.Ireland
What is the value of magnesium as a nutrient source for crops?
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has updated its potash, phosphate and sulphur recommendations for cereal crops. It has also published...
