A late-October foliar application of a phosphorous-based biostimulant improves tillering in wheat crops and lifts yields, new trials suggest. Phosphite is a form of fertiliser that acts as a biostimulant, which gets crops off to a good start by encouraging early root development. Plants are then better able to access water and nutrients. See also: 9 top tips for better cereals establishment To see whether applying phosphite translates into higher yields, Hutchinsons agronomist Sam Hugill conducted trials on two North Yorkshire […]
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