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Deep drainage nitrogen losses from banana cropping

In the soil, fertiliser nitrogen is dissolved in the soil water. Whenever rain or irrigation occurs, soil water moves deeper into the soil – taking the nitrogen with it. Heavy rain or excess irrigation can move fertiliser nitrogen deep below the root zone – out of reach of the crop.