Nutrients

N Nitrogen
P Phosphorus
K Potassium
S Sulfur

Improved Pasture - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Light green colour with yellowing of leaf base, reduced growth and sparse ground cover due to lack of nitrogen.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency (bottom)

Improved Pasture - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Light green colour, reduced growth and sparse ground cover due to lack of nitrogen.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency (right)

Improved Pasture - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Light green colour, reduced growth and sparse ground cover due to lack of nitrogen.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency

Improved Pasture - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Light green colour, reduced growth and sparse ground cover due to lack of nitrogen.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency (right)

Improved Pasture - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Light green colour, reduced growth and sparse ground cover due to lack of nitrogen.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency (right)

Improved Pasture - Growth retardation

Symptoms
Light green colour, reduced growth and sparse ground cover due to lack of nitrogen.

Reasons
Nitrogen deficiency

Nitrogen deficiency made worse by

  • Low or high pH soils
  • Sandy or light soils (leaching
  • ) Low organic matter
  • Drought conditions
  • High rainfall (leaching) or heavy irrigation
  • Addition or high levels of non-decomposed organic matter/manure (eg straw)
  • Fast growing crops

Nitrogen is important for

  • Better synthesis of amino acids
  • Improved formulation of co-enzymes and nucleric acids
  • Increased synthesis of chlorophyll and ATP
  • Thus improved crop vigor and development

Yara recommended fertilizers for Nitrogen

YaraMila 21-7-3(4)

YaraMila 21-7-3(4)

Improved Grass based Pasture: General recommendation, spread 150-200 kg/ha in autumn and spring for temperate pastures. Spread 200-300 kg/ha in spring for tropical pastures. Adjust rates according to grazing or fodder production requirements.

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