Soil and Fertiliser series
![Trace element requirements](/files/1658112058940.jpg)
Trace element requirements
Ensure good animal and plant health by regularly monitoring the trace element status on your farm.
![Aluminium toxicity](/files/1658112088603.jpg)
Aluminium toxicity
Avoid restricted root growth due to soil aluminium toxicity using lime or tolerant legume species.
![Nitrogen fertiliser use](/files/1658112122315.jpg)
Nitrogen fertiliser use
Lift pasture production in spring or autumn by applying nitrogen fertiliser strategically.
![Sulphur requirements](/files/1658112281835.jpg)
Sulphur requirements
Sulphur is required on most hill country soils because sedimentary soils are unable to supply Sulphur to plants.
![Soil and pasture testing protocols](/files/1658112469465.jpg)
Soil and pasture testing protocols
To get insights into assessing your business performance, identify imbalances, target any nutrient shortfalls, and limit negative impacts on the environment - you need to know your soil nutrient status
![Nutrient and lime requirements for red and white clover swards](/files/165811270436.jpg)
Nutrient and lime requirements for red and white clover swards
Key nutrients and lime are needed to optimize pure clover swards
![Potassium requirements](/files/1658112864857.jpg)
Potassium requirements
Carry out a soil Quick Test K (QT K) before considering applying K as part of your fertiliser regime
![Phosphorus requirements](/files/1658113199338.jpg)
Phosphorus requirements
Maximise your investment and help protect waterways by monitoring for soil P regularly to inform fertiliser applications
![Lime use](/files/1658113529952.jpg)
Lime use
Apply lime to reduce acidity which can limit legume establishment and growth
![Fertiliser and lime strategies](/files/1658113658869.jpg)
Fertiliser and lime strategies
Monitor your soil nutrient levels over time to determine how to best spend your fertiliser budget
![Nutrient and lime requirements of lucerne](/files/1658113903802.jpg)
Nutrient and lime requirements of lucerne
Ensure adequate plant nutrition by annually testing the soil and herbage of your Lucerne stands