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Although often unknown to the general public, the regulation of fertilisers within the European Union is a complex system of standards and procedures that directly affects all market stakeholders. From product design to market placement, each stage is governed by national and European rules aiming to ensure user safety, environmental protection and product quality. In […]
...In an agricultural context where every action matters, it is essential to quickly and easily assess crop health directly in the field. The NUTRISCOPE, an innovation by SENSEEN & VERTAL, was designed to provide agricultural advisors and farmers with a simple, accessible, and fast solution for analysing the mineral fertility of arable crops (wheat, maize, […]
...For months, excessive and continuous rainfall has shaped the agricultural landscape, disrupting farming practices and crop yields. This weather pattern, far from being without consequences, has particularly affected the quality of forage — a key component in livestock nutrition. Content Understanding the issue Consequences for livestock farmers Solutions and adaptations Conclusion Understanding the issue Forage […]
...Summer is fast approaching, bringing its advantages but also increasingly frequent periods of high temperatures. For ruminants, this is a particularly stressful time and at the same time a crucial period for herd performance. It is essential to prepare your animals now to avoid the damaging effects of hyperoxidation on their physiological balance. Position VERTAL […]
...SUMMARY Insect attacks: overview, mechanisms and consequences How to reduce insect pressure on your crops? Insect attacks: overview, mechanisms and consequences The current situation shows increasing insect pressure (e.g. aphids, flea beetles, pollen beetles, etc.) and a constant decline in the number of available active substances. How do insects feed? By sucking the plant sap, […]
...Often underestimated, one tonne of manure is worth between €12 and €18 per tonne at current fertiliser (N, P, K) and amendment (Ca, Mg and organic matter) prices. On a farm with a 60-dairy-cow herd (including replacements), this represents 1,500 tonnes of manure produced per year – equivalent to €22,500 per year of added value […]
...For a farm with 60 dairy cows, manure and slurry represent €27,000 to €38,000 in added value per year. However, surveys carried out among farmers show that only 40 to 60% of these effluents are actually utilised. This therefore represents an immediate source of autonomy for farms. Reducing dependency on inputs such as fertilisers involves […]
...The winter period can increase the occurrence of health disorders in livestock farming, such as higher somatic cell counts in milk, recurrent mastitis, lameness, respiratory disorders, and more. Some of these issues are promoted by suboptimal housing conditions, which negatively affect animal comfort in the building and can result in losses of €20–30 per tonne […]
...Ensuring soil fertility is a matter of balance, where structure, chemistry and biological life are intertwined in an equation whose components depend on one another. But how can you tell whether your soil is balanced to achieve profitable crops? Through soil analysis, of course! CONTENTS The right balance How to link soil fertility to field […]
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