The WMG & CSBP Rowes Road Crop Nutrition Tour showcased trials across three different sites, exploring legumes, potassium cycling, and nitrogen inhibitors. Read on for a synthesised farmer summary of the key learnings and discussion points of the day.
Category Archives: K Extension Project
Early Post-Emergent Deep Ripping Insights from Bidgerabbie K Extension Trial Site
Read the latest farmer summary from our first pop-up crop walk at Bidgerabbie. Discover key insights on post-seeding deep ripping, shared experiences from farmers, and strategic practices discussed during the event.
Early results from the K Extension Project trial site
Early results from the K Extension Project trial site are showing the impact of early post emergent ripping on different crop varieties, with these initial insights forming part of our ongoing exploration into potassium requirements for the region.
New Trial Sites for the K Extension Project
In 2024 the K Extension Project will shift its focus to physical trial sites, with a new site being established in Dandaragan and an historical site being followed, applying the learnings gained across last year.
Potassium Cycling, Availability and Crop Productivity
Explore the essential role of potassium in plant health and crop productivity. Understand the K cycle, the impact of deep-rooted plants on nutrient availability, and the need for further research on subsoil potassium uptake, with insights specific to the West Midlands region.
Talking Crop Nutrition, Stubble Management & Risk
Discover the insights and key discussions from our recent Crop Nutrition Day, where local farmers and industry experts gathered for a deep dive into nutrient decisions, stubble management and risk in farming.
Advancing Potassium Management in the West Midlands Region
Learn about what we’ve found in the K Extension Project in 2023 and how WMG will be exploring effective K cycling in 2024.
Transforming data into discussions
WMG and the K Extension Project has produced a practical tool to enhance potassium knowledge for West Midlands growers. Transforming complicated data into a clear, farmer-friendly K nutrient infographic, valuable on-farm discussions are continuing to help set the stage for broader nutrient management conversations in 2024.
Improving the delivery of information on crop K needs
The next phase in the K Extension Project is to transform complex data into practical knowledge for host farmers with the introduction of the K Management Triangle, covering soil testing, plant nutrition, and potassium budgeting.