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Nutrient Sensors Help Farms Reduce Fertilizer Use in Cornwall

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Farms near Jacobstow are using nutrient sensor technology to analyze the content of dairy slurry as it is spread on land. This analysis allows farmers to tailor application rates, which has helped reduce the amount of artificial fertilizer purchased. One farmer noted that while silage yield might drop slightly, the savings on fertilizer are significant.

From fwi.co.uk

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The ability to classify slurry as a valuable fertilizer resource changes input costs for dairy operations. By optimizing the use of waste products, farms can reduce reliance on purchased chemical inputs, impacting agricultural supply chains.

From fwi.co.uk

Who's involved

  • JacobstowLocation where the agricultural efficiency improvements are taking place

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Possible knock-on effects

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    Dairy operations in the area might see reduced costs for purchased fertilizer inputs.

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