Tag: fertiliser

Foliar fertilization is the process of applying fertilizer nutrients directly to plant leaves. In addition to roots, leaves are also capable ...

Calcium plays an important role in the growth and development of plants. Cell membrane health is very crucial to the ...

Vulnerable Kenya growers to receive subsidy At least 10,000 vulnerable small-scale potato farmers in three counties in Kenya are set ...

The invention of fertilizers filled the gap in the cycle and ended the impoverishment of land in the Netherlands.

Fears have been expressed in the agriculture and fertiliser supply sectors that a global upheaval in prices could lead to ...

A global shortage of fertilisers is driving up food prices and leaving poorer countries facing crisis, says the boss of ...

Potato plants absorb large quantities of potassium (K) throughout the growing season.

Calcium plays an important role in in potato quality, production. Cell membrane health is very crucial to the survival and ...

A fertiliser program for potatoes growing in sandy soils must balance environmental risk with maximising returns. Coastal sands are naturally ...

Pepsico UK has joined forces with British clean-tech firm CCm Technologies to reduce their carbon footprint by turning their potato ...

Teralytic is a soil analytics company which enables farmers to grow more, using less product/enhancement/applications whilst reducing the environmental impact of agriculture.   Teralytic’s wireless probe contains 26 sensors which provide ...

Hollow heart is an internal disorder where a 'lens' or 'star'-shaped cavity forms in the potato tuber. Some varieties are ...

Over-application of fertiliser nutrients can cause growth and quality problems in vegetable crops. Irrigation water can supply a significant proportion ...