Top Benefits To Know About Using Agri Gypsum In Agriculture
For the last few years, farmers across the Canadian prairies have faced persistent issues such as soil compaction and high salinity levels. With these challenges, there’s been growing pressure to find practical, sustainable solutions. It’s more important than ever for farmers to tackle these issues head-on. If you’re looking to increase crop productivity for the next […]
Environmental Benefits of Agricultural Gypsum in Farming
Natural organic fertilizers and soil enhancers have gained popularity over the past several decades due to the growing importance of agronomy and overall sustainable farming practices. Still, agricultural gypsum has been used by farmers worldwide for centuries. This soil-enhancing solution has numerous benefits for crops, including rebalancing vital crop nutrients and enrichment. At Norstar Agriculture, we offer our […]
Maximizing Canola Yields: The Benefits of Gypsum for Long-Lasting Sulphur Supply
Planning ahead for next year’s growth season and looking for reliable ways to boost canola crop yields as well as overcome the persistent drought conditions caused by Alberta’s increasingly hotter summers? Nutrient management is an integral part of ensuring optimal yields, especially for wheat crops which remain one of Alberta’s most important exports. Canola, in […]
Exploring The Benefits of Agricultural Fertilizers
Agricultural fertilizers are an essential tool within modern farming systems. Proper application helps boost crop yields, sustain plants during difficult growing seasons, and enhance overall agricultural productivity. Soil enhancers like agricultural lime, humic acid, gypsum, and more help feed and restore imbalanced land plots and create a healthy foundation that allows future crops to thrive. […]
How Soil Testing, Agronomy and the Use of Fertilizers Like Gyspum Help Safeguard Against Droughts
Summer is here, and with much of Alberta and the Canadian Prairies poised to face a difficult drought season, farmers and agriculturists are faced with the task of battling extreme heat and low moisture to mitigate the harm caused to crop yield come fall. If you’re feeling daunted by the prospect of facing yet another […]
Enhancing Soil Quality and Maximizing Crop Yields with Gypsum
Looking to enhance your soil quality and reduce your chance of poor crop yields for the 2024 growing season? As Alberta and much of Western Canada prepare to head into another summer that is anticipated to have hot, dry conditions, knowing how to safeguard your plants early on is essential to minimizing losses and maximizing […]
Using Gypsum for Sustainable Crop Production
If you’ve recently renovated your home or developed a new building, you may be well acquainted with gypsum as a staple within the construction industry, typically used in various forms of plaster, drywall, blackboards, and even in sidewalk chalk. What you may not know, however, is that gypsum is also extremely helpful in agricultural applications. Made of […]
