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Nitrogen management in legume crops

August 30, 2019
<h2>Maximising nitrogen fixation in your crop</h2> <p><strong>Source Nikki Seymour, DAF Qld</strong></p> <h3>Good agronomy + Good inoculation = Good N fixation</h3> <ul> <li>Generally, N fixation is related to the biomass of the crop so the bigger the crop the more N is fixed</li> <li>Agronomic practices that optimise plant growth will maximise N fixation</li> <li>Inoculants need careful handling as they contain live bacteria </li> <li>Poor nodulation can lead to N deficient crops, reduced grain protein and yield</li> </ul> <p><img src="/storage/app/media/blog%20assets/rhzobium%20nodules.jpg" alt="" /> <em>Rhizobium nodules on roots.</em></p> <h3>Good Agronomy</h3> <ul> <li>Good drainage – waterlogging can reduce N fixation and increase denitrification</li> <li>Minimise or eliminate N fertilise...</li></ul>

MRL essentials for pulses

July 08, 2019
Maximum residue levels (MRL) and withholding periods are essential safeguards for human health and international trade. We can't afford to ignore these regulations.