Reduction of soil fertilization in corn

The foliar programs of BMS Micro-Nutrients, applying as well the minor as the mayor elements, have proven to be a very good technique to increase the profitability of the crop!
The foliar fertilization, allows the grower to reduce considerably the amount of fertilizers applied to the soil. In vineyards this technique has been pushed to the limit, applying no fertilizers to the soil and applying all nutrients foliar (NTF: Total Foliar Nutrition). The results of this NTF technique are very good. It has been applied successfully for many years in various wine producing areas in Europe. (cfr the NTF dossier).
In field corps the foliar programs also allow a substantial reduction in soil fertilization, reducing costs and impact on the environment even in combination with increasing yields.
Results of various trials done on corn in 2014, confirm the effectiveness of the Foliar Programs of BMS MN.

1. Corn – France: the reduction of 20 % of the soil fertilization, combined with foliar applications of Kappa M and Chelal Zn, gave a 12 % increase in yield, resulting in a net economical gain of around 120 euro per hectare. (for more information)
2. Corn – Italy: the reduction of 63 % of the nitrogen fertilization (176 units N less per ha), combined with foliar applications of Azavis MnZn and Chelal Zn, gave a 5 % increase in yield, resulting in a net economical gain of around 310 euro per hectare. (for more information)
3. Corn – Italy: the reduction of 38 % of the nitrogen fertilization (78 units N less per ha), combined with foliar applications of Azavis MnZn, gave a 4 % increase in yield, resulting in a net economical gain of around 84 euro per hectare.(for more information)