Summary:

This Farmfact explains good practice N fertiliser use on a seasonal basis. For more information about optimising N fertiliser use, see Farmfact 7-10 Nitrogen fertiliser. For more information about mitigation strategies to reduce N losses from farms, see Farmfact 7-23 Minimising nitrogen loss.

Contents:

• What influences the response rate to nitrogen?
• Timing of nitrogen fertiliser application (by season)
• Application rates
• Post-application grazing