Crops entering the final ratoon before plough-out, the last ratoon in a crop cycle, could offer an opportunity to reduce nutrient inputs without affecting productivity. However, several factors should be considered before reducing nutrient rates.
Crops entering the final ratoon before plough-out, the last ratoon in a crop cycle, could offer an opportunity to reduce nutrient inputs without affecting productivity. However, several factors should be considered before reducing nutrient rates.
The condition of a crop can give an indication of its ability to use applied nutrients efficiently.
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Version: April 2020
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