Autumn fertilization is planned in summer
Although August is often perceived as a month of pause, in the agricultural sector it's also a good time to prepare for the next season. Decisions made during the summer can make all the difference when the first autumn plantings arrive and the demand for fertilizers increases.
The campaign does not begin with the first application in the field, but a few weeks earlier: reviewing the needs of the crops, assessing the condition of the soil and calculating the necessary products and volumes.
1. Anticipate to make better decisions
Planning ahead allows you to define an organic fertilization strategy adapted to each farm, avoiding last-minute decisions conditioned by urgency or immediate product availability.
Before starting the campaign, it is advisable to review which crops will be planted, what inputs were previously applied, what the production objectives are, and when the application is expected to take place.
Whenever possible, an up-to-date soil analysis helps to better understand the condition of each plot and adjust fertilization accordingly. Not all soils start from the same conditions, nor do all crops have the same needs.
2. Organic fertilization: much more than NPK
Organic fertilization goes beyond simply adding nutrients. It's also part of a broader strategy to maintain soil fertility, promote biological activity, and create suitable conditions for crop development.
To choose the most suitable solution, in addition to the nutritional composition, it's important to consider the soil type, the crop's needs, the dosage, and the application time. It's also crucial to assess the quality of the raw materials and the product's consistency, as these factors facilitate storage, handling, and distribution in the field.
3. Logistical planning, key to the campaign
Preparing for the campaign also involves anticipating volumes, formats, and delivery dates. Sharing these forecasts in advance facilitates production coordination, allows for staggered supply arrangements, and reduces the risk of product shortages during peak demand periods.
For distributors and cooperatives, good planning helps them manage their warehouse more effectively and respond more quickly to their customers. Therefore, coordination between the manufacturer, distributor, and technical team is essential.
4. An effective campaign starts today
Preparing for the autumn campaign during the summer allows for more calm decision-making, better adaptation of solutions to each crop, and coordination of supplies before demand increases.
August is therefore a good time to review forecasts, analyze needs and organize upcoming deliveries.
Because an efficient campaign doesn't begin when the fertilizer arrives in the field. It begins much earlier, with good planning.
5. Shall we prepare the next campaign together?
At Defeder we work together with distributors, cooperatives and agricultural advisors to adapt formulations, formats and delivery schedules to the needs of each market.