Table Talk

How well crops take up and use nutrients from the soil is of vital importance, in terms of crop yield, soil health, and the wider environment. In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, made in partnership with Anglo American, we investigate why nutrient use efficiency is taking on evermore importance in the world of farming. The increased global demand for food and the depletion of many natural resources, including our soils, has posed a big challenge for farmers. Namely, getting the right nutrients into crops to meet the ever-increasing demand in a way that is sustainabl, whilst also being gentle on the environment. Fertilisers play a critical role in making this possible by providing essential nutrients to the soil. Previous episodes featuring Anglo American Biodiversity in soil - why it matters to us all How do we stop the rapid erosion of essential soils? Can regenerative agriculture fix our food system? What can be done to ensure that agricultural practices are sustainable? As with anyt