Name: Magnesium for Plants and Animals: What Farmers Need to Know
Uploaded: 2025-01-07T00:00:00+13:00
Duration: 1 min 2 s
Description: This lesson explains the role of magnesium in plant growth and livestock health. Mike Manning outlines how magnesium supports chlorophyll production and photosynthesis, why some New Zealand soils are low in magnesium, and when fertiliser or animal supplementation may be required.

This lesson explains the role of magnesium in plant growth and livestock health. Mike Manning, Strategic Science Advisor at Ravensdown, previously Chief Science Officer, outlines how magnesium supports chlorophyll production and photosynthesis, why some New Zealand soils are low in magnesium, and when fertiliser or animal supplementation may be required. A practical guide to managing magnesium for productive pastures and healthy animals.

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Duration 1:02