The survey linked to below is part of an ADOPT project (Farming Innovation Fund) that aims to understand farmer decision making around soil phosphorus (P) management.

Here’s the researchers’ invitation to farmers:

High P indices, low availability, and fearful of tighter regulation on the horizon? You’re not alone!

Are you struggling with rising soil phosphate indices or confused/concerned about regulation around phosphates? Maybe you have indices at or below target, but are curious about what other people in the farming industry are doing to manage them?

We – a collaboration of farmers, industry, the Maize Growers Association, and Rothamsted Research – are trying to address these questions in our Adopt project. We are trialling two solutions (in maize) to unlock phosphate that is bound up in the soil but not necessarily available to the growing crop.

We also want to learn what drives decision making around phosphorus management and how others are approaching tackling the problem. This is a problem that affects many in our industry – arable farmers, dairy producers, AD companies – and we should be learning from each other to collectively tackle this problem and stay ahead of potential regulation around Phosphate Vulnerable Zones.

Our ask is that you share your thoughts and experiences in this short 5-min survey: ADOPT Project – Phosphorous Use & Management.

We want to hear from everyone, and there is the option at the end to share your contact details to hear more about the project and our findings.

Thank you so much in advance!