Food and feed crop
Like all crops, growers work hard to reach the highest potential yield on everything they grow. In feed crops, this is just as important. Oats grow similarly to cereals crops and are drilled plus harvested at the same time of year as these too. The most rapid growth stage for oats is in the Spring, where we see brighter days and an increase in temperature.
Optimal oat growth
Soil nutrition is especially important in areas of which oats are grown, this is because the crop is highly susceptible to grain abortion caused by drought. To achieve high yields on oats, the plant must get sufficient amounts of water to enable optimal growth and development. The root system of oats is large and will explore the soil hugely during its growth stages, giving a high soil nutrient use efficiency.
In combination with good soil nutrition, it is important that the plant receives the desired rate of chemicals and feed to ensure an increase in yield. To aid in achieving this, Agrifac develops technologies to enable the grower to target the crop by applying each droplet exactly in the right spot.
