Bulletin 4283 - Nitrogen fertilisers for cereal production

Authors

M. G. Mason, Department of Agriculture, Western Australia

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Publication Date

3-1994

Series Number

4283

Abstract

Because fertiliser prices are high, it is important to understand what affects the response to fertilisers by crops.

Among the many factors influencing crop response to nitrogen applications, the most important are the season, soil type, paddock history, time of application and source of nitrogen. Before deciding whether to use nitrogen on a cereal crop, which source to use and at what rate, you need some understanding of how these factors work.

Greatest responses to nitrogen fertilisers can be expected in areas with a relatively long growing season. In such areas light soils with a low nitrogen status give the best prospects for nitrogen fertilisers — provided adequate moisture is available.

Response also depends on the recommended variety being sown at the best time, on a weed and disease-free crop, and the correct timing of the fertiliser application.

This Bulletin, based on the results of more than 1000 Department of Agri- culture trials over many seasons, in many districts and on a wide range of soil types, provides the background on which you can base decisions. As local considerations are also very important, the person best equipped to interpret these recommendations for an individual property is the Department's district agricultural adviser.

Number of Pages

19

ISSN

0729-0012

Publisher

Department of Agriculture, Western Australia

City

Perth

Keywords

Nitrogen, Fertilisers, Cereal production, Soil science, Western Australia

Disciplines

Agricultural Science | Agriculture | Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment | Environmental Monitoring | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Organic Chemistry | Plant Biology | Soil Science

Comments

Agdex 110/541

Recommended Citation

Mason, M G. (1994), Bulletin 4283 - Nitrogen fertilisers for cereal production. Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Perth. Bulletin 4283.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bulletins/336

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