Gypsum Benefits
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Research in WA has
demonstrated increases in yields of wheat by as much as 40% and Field
Peas by about 30% using a combination of appropriate nutrition, deep
ripping and Gypsum. But what is it that makes Gypsum so beneficial?
(www.agric.wa.gov.au/cropupdates/1998/cereals/deeprip.htm
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Gypsum is an excellent source of both Calcium and Sulphur - essential for both yield and grain quality (especially useful in combination with high analysis fertiliser) - but its benefits go much further. It also helps improve soil structure and balance the soil by both adding Calcium and displacing harmful Sodium. When Gypsum is applied, the Calcium seeks out clay particles - sticking to them in much the same way that dust will stick to an old vinyl record (remember - before CDs). The value of calcium is that it can stick to two clay particles at once, causing them to clump together - improving soil structure. One of the enemies of soil structure is Sodium and in soils with lots of this element (termed 'Sodic'), there may be little room left for Calcium on the clay particles. But Gypsum has another weapon - Sulphur. Gypsum is made up Of Calcium Sulphate, so when Calcium moves in to exchange places with Sodium, the Sulphate captures this Sodium and carries it away in the soil water. Another problem with soil structure in Australian Soils is that many are high in Magnesium. This is a useful and important element, but with lots of Magnesium and little Calcium, soils set hard when dry, limiting root access and inhibiting crop establishment. Again, Gypsum can correct this situation - helping to restore the proper Calcium:Magnesium ratio. Conditions that indicate the use of Gypsum include:
These properties mean ReGyp gypsum can also flocculate clay suspended in water. Run off from storm water and open ground can contain suspended clay particles which are generally responsible for the high turbidity of the water. This water enters reservoirs or catchment dams and remains in a state of high turbidity. When you apply gypsum to flocculate the clay in a water body the clay will sink to the bottom, leading to clearer water in water channels, reservoirs and catchment dams..
If you have any concerns about your crop yields and would like more information concerning the use of Gypsum, contact REGYP on 1300 4 REGYP. |
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Did you know?
Due to the high purity of Regyp gypsum products, for agricultural applications can be applied to land at rates of up to 15% less than most mined sources of agricultural gypsum. Saving you money!
