According to advisor Ap van der Bas of the DAW soil team, smart fertilization starts with knowing what your soil can provide. "In practice, there is often already more nitrogen in the soil than expected. Those who do not take this into account, quickly over-fertilize. This increases the nitrogen soil surplus and the risk of losses into groundwater and surface water. Measuring helps prevent this and optimally utilize nutrients." Through the DAW Knowledge Program, you can also get started with this directly. Just like in previous years, you can request free soil advice. Here, you will go through a plot with a soil advisor. Do you suspect soil compaction, do you want to improve soil structure, or do you have another soil-related issue? The advisor thinks and looks along with you. In addition, DAW offers this year the combination measurement of a side-dress sample with Nmin measurement in the autumn. The aim is to adjust during the growing season and to provide insight into nutrient ...