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Yield Prophet reports predict yield gaps in some EP environments in 2022

Across the Eyre Peninsula good rains have been received resulting in high yield potential. There is an array of predicted yield gaps (nitrogen limited) from none to several tonnes. Upper EP has some high yield potential paddocks with a relatively low yield gap. Lower EP for the most part has a relatively large yield gap as would be expected. This is relative to crop rotation, soil type and yield potential. Knowledge of stored soil moisture, soil type and starting N all contribute to the knowledge of the yield gap and therefore what is required on an agronomic basis to aim for the most beneficial yield potential on farm. Elements such as heat and frost must also be considered when making such decisions.