SMNplus and Nitrogen Application Manager

SMNplus is a unique soil analysis service from Hillcourt Farm Research

This test provides information about your soil nitrogen supply (SNS). There are two types of N in your soil: 1) “N Now” – Soil Mineral Nitrogen (SMN) which is directly available at the time of sampling for crop uptake but also prone to leaching. 2) “N Later” – Additional N which will become available through mineralisation of organic matter and taken up by the crop between time of sampling and harvest. The latter is important for soils with high organic matter, after organic manure inputs, or after grass or vegetables and can contribute to considerable fertiliser savings.

The results from SMNplus can be fed into the Nitrogen Application Manager to provide an accurate recommendation for the rate and timing of nitrogen fertiliser.

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