Fertiliser-compost combination could herald new more efficient plant nutrition era

摘要

Some dairy farms in south west Victoria could be the launching place of an enlightened approach to plant nutrition. The farmers are working with the Camperdown Compost Company and farm consultants to develop a fertiliser strategy using both compost and if needed, chemical fertilisers. The breakthrough is combining both products to meet the nutrient and environmental requirements for biologically enhanced soils, growing deeper rooted perennial pastures for high productivity dairying.