Fertilization strategy at the time of sowing in maize
The best time to sow maize is when soil temperatures reach 10 degrees Celsius. This is usually somewhere in April
Nutrition management at moment of growing in Maize
Dutch agriculture faces challenges due to cutbacks on derogation limiting manure and fertilizer application and a focus on nutrient-contaminated areas
Future possibilities of manure use in potato cultivation
In the Netherlands the fertilisation within the cultivation of potatoes on average consists of a combination of manure with synthetic
Crop nutrition in dutch nutrient polluted areas
Since 2023, the Netherlands has designated nutrient-polluted areas based on surface water data showing excess nitrogen or phosphorus. In these
Using Growth model Tipstar in starch potatoes
In 2024 our CNC has tested a growth model, called “Tipstar”, for potatoes and especialy Starch potatoes. we evaluate 3
Why to use leaf content analysis in starch potatoes
For a couple of years now its been common to use leaf sample analysis in the cultivation of starch and
More about the tool NDICEA nitrogen planner
In the Netherlands, home-grown roughage, including silage maize, is essential for dairy farms. An important aspect of growing maize is
Nutrient management challenges in NL
For Dutch arable farmers, macronutrient fertilization is rather restricted by legislation than availability of manure. Farmers need to be strategic
Nutrient management challenges in starch potatoes
As the season nears, concerns arise about nitrogen shortages in soil following a high-rainfall fall, which has caused nitrogen leaching
Nutrient management challenges in maize
Dutch agriculture faces challenges due to cutbacks on derogation limiting manure application and a focus on nutrient-contaminated areas. To maintain