A combination of better-than-expected meat payouts and renewed confidence is believed to be behind a significant rise in fertiliser demand.
A combination of better-than-expected meat payouts and renewed confidence is believed to be behind a significant rise in fertiliser demand, with companies reporting strong sales this autumn reports The Southland Times. Fertiliser use fell about 30 per cent last year as farmers looked to save money. Experts warned last year that cutting back fertiliser could have a long-term impact on pasture production.
Sales have not reached the levels they were before the recession, but both Ravensdown Fertiliser Co-Op and Ballance Agri Nutrients have reported a noticeable lift this autumn, as sheep and beef farmers address nutrient shortfalls. More farmers were carrying out soil testing to determine where fertiliser was most needed to stretch their money further and achieve the best benefits.
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