EPISODE · Aug 15, 2023 · 15 MIN
Urea supply and nitrogen decision making
from GRDC Podcast · host Grains Research and Development Corporation
Join agricultural procurement specialist and speaker at a recent GRDC Farm Business Update Rob Dawes talk about the urea supply and how to prevent getting caught short again. And then Horsham agronomist Matthew Sparke will share his insights on the strategic application of what nitrogen you do have to get the most out of it. Lack of urea supply is a major issue for growers, particularly in the south east of the country. A number of factors have contributed to the supply chain issue, and we speak to Robert Dawes from Robert Dawes Consulting to find out what happened and how to plan for next season. Meantime, agronomist Matthew Sparke from Sparke Ag Consulting talks about what growers can do now to make the most of their available nitrogen; and tips for future nitrogen decision making. Download the transcript for this episode Contact: Robert Dawes – [email protected] Matthew Sparke – [email protected] More Information: GroundCover Article – Resource released to help with nitrogen decision-making in season 2020 GRDC YouTube – Predicting nitrogen loss Project Code: ORM1906-002SAX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Join agricultural procurement specialist and speaker at a recent GRDC Farm Business Update Rob Dawes talk about the urea supply and how to prevent getting caught short again. And then Horsham agronomist Matthew Sparke will share his insights on the strategic application of what nitrogen you do have to get the most out of it. Lack of urea supply is a major issue for growers, particularly in the south east of the country. A number of factors have contributed to the supply chain issue, and we speak to Robert Dawes from Robert Dawes Consulting to find out what happened and how to plan for next season. Meantime, agronomist Matthew Sparke from Sparke Ag Consulting talks about what growers can do now to make the most of their available nitrogen; and tips for future nitrogen decision making. Download the transcript for this episode Contact: Robert Dawes – [email protected] Matthew Sparke – [email protected] More Information: GroundCover Article – Resource released to help with nitrogen decision-making in season 2020 GRDC YouTube – Predicting nitrogen loss Project Code: ORM1906-002SAX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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