Vegetable Research & Innovation

This report summarises the data from WS1, particularly from the point of view of N balance calculations. We consider soil N inputs, the uptake of N by the crop, estimate the components of the N balance and consider implications for applying the N balance to understanding crop system dynamics. We report on the calibration of the model implemented in WS3 using WS1 data and the validations using WS2 data and consider implications for use of the tool as well as issues for further research and development to ensure sustainable vegetable cropping systems, and on activity of technology transfer in WS4.