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    There are many factors that influence how a farm is managed, and these also help to determine the fertiliser requirements of both individual paddocks and properties as a whole.

    Similarly, different farm types face different challenges. For dairy farmers, maintaining adequate magnesium levels in feed is a particular concern. Sheep and beef farmers may be interested in learning about the options they have for applying nitrogen to boost pasture production. Cropping farmers and horticulturalists have very specific issues to deal with, as every crop has unique fertiliser requirements.

    In this section, you will find articles relevant to your farm type, be it dairy, drystock, cropping, horticulture or a lifestyle farm.