Estimation of Optimum Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates in Winter Wheat in Humid Mediterranean Conditions,II: Economically Optimal Dose of Nitrogen |
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Abstract: | Cereal grain and nitrogen (N) fertilizer prices have varied greatly in recent years. The aim of this study was to determine the optimum dose of N fertilizer needed to maximize revenues of soft red winter wheat in Alava (northern Spain). Economically optimum rates of N application (Nyield) ranged from 142 to 174 kg N ha?1 depending on the price of both N fertilizer and wheat. Growers received an extra income of 0.006 euro] kg?1 if the grain protein content was greater than 12.5%, with the minimum required N dose to obtain this value (Nprot) being 176 kg ha?1. The extra amount of N fertilizer required over Nyield to reach Nprot ranged from 2 to 34 kg N ha?1, and the extra benefits associated varied from 24 to 36 euro] ha?1. |
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Keywords: | Cereal grain price grain‐protein content N fertilizer N fertilizer price |
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