The spreading season for arable land is already 1 month old. However, less manure has been spread than previously thought. At the beginning of February, it was mainly the wet conditions that limited the spread.
Later the frost followed, which could be gratefully taken advantage of in the beginning. However, in the end this also turned out to be a bummer. Not always because of the frozen ground, but also because of frozen couplings and valves.
Overflowing manure pits
The situation in Germany was not much different, with more and more foam forming on the overflowing manure pits. This is especially the case with the fattening pig farmer. They often have little land, which means they always have to rely on sales to third parties.
The situation is different for colleagues in the dairy farming industry. They have been able to relieve the greatest need since February 16. As a result, the cattle slurry market is somewhat more relaxed.
Sales of digestate
Another difficult point is the sale of digestate. In Germany, new legislation prevents the use of fertilizer with code 116 (digestate) for the production of beets and potatoes. The Germans see this as waste production.
Open again
We have to wait for open weather. The provider's hopes are based on the fact that unloading at the headland is cheaper than through the intervention of a silo. If you have not yet completed your fertilizer plans, it is an option to do so soon. When spring arrives, it no longer requires attention and you can focus on other activities.
This article is part of the Arable Farming Pro Trend Report published this week, which also focuses on the potato market, the interest rate market and the onion market. Click here to read the Trend Report.