Estimate crop nutrient requirements for optimal yield

Optimising NPK and micronutrient supply across crop growth stages for maximum yield, efficiency, and sustainability

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Detail description

Nutrient estimation for N, P, K, and micronutrients across crop growth stages ensures optimal yield, quality, and cost efficiency. Soil testing and plant tissue analysis identify deficiencies and guide precise fertiliser application. Integrating crop type, yield goals, and growth stage with nutrient uptake models and field data enables accurate rate, timing, and method decisions. This approach enhances nutrient use efficiency, reduces environmental impact from leaching and runoff, and supports sustainable farming. Soil maps and satellite imagery further enable site-specific fertilisation, improving profitability and long-term soil health.

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Contribution detail info

Project

NUTRICHECK-NET

The NUTRI-CHECK NETwork to maximise site-specific precision in managing the nutrition of European arable crops.

Location
Europe
Authors
TEAGASC, ARVALIS, LAAS, SEGES, DELPHY
Purpose
Implement best practices, Other

File type
document
Created on
Oct 31, 2025
Origin language
English
Official project website
NUTRICHECK-NET
License
CC BY-SA


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