Canola: Benefits Of Early Flower Foliar Application
Information
Replicated trial to test varying rates of UAN with Switch Ag foliar products Plant Guard, Promote & Amino. The foliar applications were applied early flowering. Increased yields have provided a considerable return on investment in this trial.
Benefits
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Increased Yield Potential
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Improved Nutrient Uptake & Efficiency
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Higher Return on Investment
Canola Cowra Trial 2023
A replicated canola trial was conducted in Cowra, NSW, in 2023 to evaluate the impact of varying UAN (Urea Ammonium Nitrate) rates combined with Switch Ag foliar products. The study tested Plant Guard, Promote, and Amino to assess their influence on canola production. Since early flowering is a critical growth stage, foliar applications were strategically applied to maximise yield potential.
The trial aimed to determine the synergistic effect of foliar nutrition and UAN application rates on crop performance. Specifically, it focused on yield improvements, plant health, and overall return on investment. Notably, data from the trial showed that combining Switch Ag foliar products with UAN significantly boosted yields. As a result, growers benefited from substantial economic returns.
Canola Results
Results showed that combining UAN with foliar applications improved nutrient uptake efficiency, stress tolerance, and pod development. Consequently, this led to higher grain weights and better oil content in canola. The findings reinforce the importance of targeted foliar nutrition in supporting UAN fertilisation strategies. Additionally, this approach helps optimise crop output under real on-farm conditions.
Furthermore, these insights emphasise the value of precision nutrition in canola farming. They also highlight how it supports profitable and sustainable production practices. For growers aiming to maximise canola yields, integrating Switch Ag foliar products with optimised UAN applications provides a proven and effective solution.
