Strategic Nitrogen

Published: Dec. 18, 2019, midnight

A leading soil scientist has argued for a more strategic approach to nitrogen application. One way of doing that is by increasing soil carbon levels. But the CSIRO\u2019s Jeff Baldock goes one step further and argues that putting a value on soil organic carbon would encourage farmers to grow more legumes. \n\nContact: \nJeff Baldock \n08 8303 8537 \nJeff.baldock@csiro.au \n\nMore Information: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2019/02/nitrogen-and-soil-organic-matter-decline-what-is-needed-to-fix-it\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices