Sentence examples for excessive application of fertiliser from inspiring English sources

Excessive application of fertiliser in agriculture can have detrimental effects, one of which is diffuse contamination with nitrates.

In addition, the excessive application of fertilisers and pesticides in crop monocultures, and the waste generated by industrial animal feedlots, have resulted in severe water pollution.

An excessive application of ligation bands should be avoided.

But Mr Grantham points out that higher production is mostly a result of rising yields, which are in turn supported by ever more intensive application of fertiliser.

The report says more careful application of fertiliser will benefit farmers by saving money.

In the senesced needles, P fertiliser increased the P concentration, while K fertiliser increased the K concentration, which showed that the application of fertiliser reduced these nutrient deficiencies.

Three site preparation treatments were applied in factorial combination with a spot application of fertiliser.

Experimental groups were: (1) application of P, K, Ca and Mg fertiliser to the planting pit; (2) combined application of fertiliser and earthworms to the planting pit; and (3) a control without additional restoration measures.

For sandy soils prone to P leaching, appropriate application of fertiliser and improved contact between fertiliser and the soil may be one of the few effective ways to reduce SRP losses.

Only two studies in New Zealand have examined the impact of the aerial application of fertiliser to forests on stream water (Leonard 1977; Neary and Leonard 1978).

The application of fertiliser increased the needle P and K levels and reduced Mg level on the F2R site (Table 5).