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The Fertiliser Association of New Zealand promotes and encourages responsible and scientifically-based nutrient management.
Placement will also affect the degree of interaction between the fertiliser and the soil, which is particularly important where nutrients can become unavailable due to reactions with soil minerals (e.g. phosphorus fixation) or organic matter (e.g. nitrogen immobilisation).
Placement of fertiliser should conform to the Spreadmark Code of Practice for both Aerial and Ground Fertiliser Spreading.
Common options for fertiliser placement include:
The best placement method will depend on the nutrient(s) concerned, topography and individual production situations. For example, applications to crops, especially in horticulture, generally require more accuracy and precision than applications to intensive pastures where nutrients are continually redistributed by the grazing animals.
In deciding on the right application method, key questions to consider include:
There is more detail about application methods and best management practices for fertiliser spreading in Fertiliser Application
The Fertiliser Association of New Zealand and Dairy NZ funded development of the Nutrient Management Adviser Certification Programme (NMACP). This industry-wide certification aims to ensure that advisers have the learning, experience and capability to give sound nutrient advice.
17 February 2021
New publication showcasing Seventy years of data from the world's longest grazed and irrigated pasture trials, provides an invaluable data resource to help guide farming practices.
9 December 2020
Aqualinc has been awarded the Irrigation New Zealand Innovation in Irrigation Award for 2020, in recognition of their work for the Fertiliser Association on N-Wise irrigation strategies.
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