Top tips for mitigating drought stress in crops

The exceptionally dry April has significantly reduced soil moisture levels and with only limited rain forecast, growers may have to intervene to mitigate potential crop stress during the crucial canopy-building stage.

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Top tips for mitigating drought stress in crops

A final option is to consider applying an amino acid-based biostimulant product, which can further help alleviate the impact of stress factors on crops, by reducing the accumulation of damaging metabolites...

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