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The Power of Stacking Biostims
In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, farmers are continually seeking ways to enhance crop yields, improve plant health, and maximise the quality of their produce. One of the most promising strategies in recent years has been the use of biostimulants—natural products that enhance plant growth and resilience. But there’s an emerging trend that takes this […]
Heat Stress, Seaweed and Potato Cultivation
Seaweed foliar spray is increasingly recognised as a valuable tool in sustainable agriculture, particularly in the cultivation of potatoes. This natural biostimulant is derived from various species of seaweed, such as Ascophyllum nodosum, and is rich in a complex mixture of nutrients, hormones, and bioactive compounds that collectively enhance plant growth and resilience. Understanding the […]
Fertiliser Industry vs. Natural Crop Inputs
The global fertiliser industry is a behemoth, valued at approximately $225 billion as of 2023 This industry, with its significant economic reach and influence, has played an indispensable role in shaping modern agriculture. However, this is at the expense of alternative products, particularly natural crop inputs such as seaweed extracts. This article investigates the complex […]
Seaweed Extract Increases Yield in Potatoes by 29%
Extreme weather events are becoming more commonplace. The use of seaweed extract minimises the damage caused by the worst of these extreme events – drought and heat stress. In the UK the top 10 warmest years since 1884 have occurred in the last 2 decades. The highest temperature ever recorded in the UK is 40.3°C, set […]
Seaweed Extract in Agriculture since WW2
Its only since the end of the II World war we have been told that nitrogen and other chemical inputs are essential for effective agricultural farming. It has become clear that this is not necessarily true and comes with a cost to the environment. Throughout human history, nature has been an invaluable source of knowledge […]