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What is the term used when dividing your yearly application of fertilizer into two or more applications?

  1. Split application

  2. Banding

  3. Broadcasting

  4. Starter

The correct answer is: Split application

The term used for dividing the yearly application of fertilizer into two or more applications is known as split application. This practice allows farmers and agronomists to optimize nutrient availability for crops throughout their growth stages, thereby improving nutrient uptake efficiency and reducing the potential for nutrient loss to the environment. By applying fertilizer in splits, nutrients can be available to the plants at key growth periods when they require them most, which can enhance crop yields and promote healthier plant development. This method contrasts with other techniques such as banding, where fertilizers are placed in specific bands at the time of planting; broadcasting, which involves spreading fertilizer evenly over a large area; and starter applications, which refer to small amounts of fertilizer applied at planting to help crops establish.