Atlantic AgriTech Inc. has considerable experience on conducting fertility trials in a wide range of crops grown in Atlantic Canada.
Atlantic AgriTech has conducted many crop fertility trials. We have experience in conducting trials to evaluate traditional nutrient sources against new products and comparing application methods, rates and timing.
Fertility trials have been carried out in the following crops:
- Potatoes
- Cereals (oats, wheat, barley, rye)
- Soybeans
- Corn
- Canola and other oilseeds
Product types and application methods which can be tested include:
- Granular Fertilizer
- Pre-Plant Incorporated
- Banded (at planting)
- Top-dress (various timings)
- Liquid Fertilizer
- Pre-Plant Incorporated
- As a carrier for in-furrow pesticide applications at planting (potatoes, corn, soybean, cereals)
- Foliar applications (potatoes, soybean, corn)
Data collected for fertility trials can include but is not limited to:
- Tissue sampling (which can be sent to various laboratories for analysis)
- Root growth ratings
- Yield data
- Yield quality measurements