The Role of Suphur in Grassland Soils Dairy Insight

Healthy soils, healthy forage, healthy cows – and healthy profits. Sulphur is an important macro-nutrient in farming systems, it is essential for protein synthesis for soil microbes, plants and livestock. By supporting soil health and improving forage quality, sulphur plays a crucial role in meeting the nutritional requirements of dairy cows.

In this Dairy Insight we explore the role of sulphur for maximising grass yields, for cutting and grazing.

Issued February 2026

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