It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Sam Coulton

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The trial looked at the breakdown process at different application rates, and assessed effects on soil nutrition, respiration/CO2 and microbial biomass. The trial was concluded at cotton harvest in May 2022, with initial results mentioned in the report, although it’s expected that the real benefits for cotton yield and long-term soil health may not be known for many years.

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