Gypsum

While farmers have used Gypsum for centuries, it has received renewed attention in recent years. This resurgence is due in large part to ongoing research and practical insights from leading experts that highlight the many benefits of Gypsum:-

• Source of calcium and sulphur for plant nutrition without raising PH levels
• Conditions heavy clay and high magnesium soil
• Proven to enhance soil structure building deeper topsoil
• Breaks up soils compacted by sodium and clay
• Binds organic matter to soil and checks soil erosion
• Gypsum treated soil allows for deeper, healthier root development and water penetration
• Reduces the risk of skin fungal diseases on root crops
• Makes essential nutrients more available, such as nitrogen, phosphate, potash, iron and zinc
• Assists drainage
• Maintains good soil structure which in turn prevents water logging

Farm Image are able to deliver high quality Gypsum in bulk and offer a variable rate spreading service.