Grasstrac boosts returns
Traditionally, applications of boron to cereal crops in the U.K. have been minimal, with boron labelled as a low priority. More recently, however, boron has become the focus of some media attention particularly for cereal crops with poor grain setting histories.
Phosyn have been involved in collaborative research with Bortrac 150 onto cereals for 2 years on specific UK sites. The data are being collected and assessed, so watch this space.
´Spreading a granular trace element mix directly on grass has improved lamb weights and increased lambing percentages,´ says a North Yorkshire producer who is now trying it on his dairy cow grazing.
Although he admits that genetic improvements within the flock may also contribute towards increased productivity, he remains convinced that the trace element application is mainly responsible.
"Without it, I doubt it would have been economical to carry on breeding sheep", says Mr Bentley.
Author: Dr Tom Blair, UK
Published: May 2003