What is nutrient use efficiency?
Nutrient use efficiency is defined as the ratio of nutrient elements in the harvested crop output to its input in terms of manure, fertilizer and biological fixation, or any other form.
NUE (nutrient use efficiency) typically refers to how well a plant can take up, use, and retain nutrients from the soil, often in the context of minimizing nutrient waste and reducing the need for fertilizers. High NUE means the plant requires fewer inputs to achieve a given level of growth or production, which can lead to more sustainable and cost-effective agricultural practices.
Improving NUE is important for both reducing environmental pollution (by minimizing excess nutrient runoff) and ensuring agricultural sustainability, as it reduces the need for excessive fertilizer application, which can be costly and harmful to the environment.
In summary, nutrient use efficiency is a measure of how well an organism, particularly a plant in agriculture, uses the nutrients it takes in to produce the desired outputs, with a focus on optimizing nutrient inputs to minimize waste and maximize productivity.
How can our products solve NUE issues?
With Bio-Cal®
Bio-Cal® has a highly soluble formula that enhances crop performance and optimizes manure efficiency in the first year. Acting as a catalyst in soil fertility program, Bio-Cal®, helps to mobilize nutrients, unlock soil potential, and promote healthier, stronger plants all season long.
- Provides both soluble and non-soluble calcium to increase nutrient uptake into plants and improve soil structure.
- “The mineral (calcium) that changes soil structure”
- Helps increase soil organic matter by improving residue breakdown.
With Bio-Gel®
Unlike any other product on the market, Bio-Gel® is an innovative carbohydrate-based hydrogel solution ensuring that more nutrients stay in the soil and available to fuel crop growth effectively.
- Holds nutrients in a plant available form longer during the growing season through multiple modes of action.
- Increase soil microbes that can consume nutrients into plant available forms before they are able to fixate to soil
- Maintains moisture levels in the soil, increasing the availability of Potassium and other key nutrients.