Scottish Government RESAS and Policy. Fertiliser Session. 15th August 2022

Description

To present a workshop - as a briefing and technical update - to Scottish Government Agricultural Policy, including Science & Advice for Scottish Agriculture and RESAS. Key topics presented were as follows:

Part 1: Basics of current fertiliser usage
1. Basics of current fertiliser usage
2. Crop response to fertiliser (nitrogen)
3. How we make decisions on fertiliser use
4. Outputs from some recent trials work

Part 2: Alternative options to chemical fertilisers
1. Exploring some alternative options to chemical fertilisers
2. Benefits, challenges, optimal use and potential technological advancements
3. Changes to the crop system
4. Non-chemical fertilisers e.g. green manure, slurry, cover crops, digestate
5. Novel fertilising products e.g. bio-stimulants, soil improvers
5. Productivity, economics and environmental impact
6. Farmer understanding and practice vs the evidence

Period	15 Aug 2022
Event title	Fertiliser Session for Scottish Government Agriculture Policy
Event type	Workshop
Location	Edinburgh, United KingdomShow on map
Degree of Recognition	National