Potash fertiliser hailed as tool to fight drought

An image showing the improvement in root length from applying magnesium and potash fertiliser in a K+S study.

With low water availability becoming an increasing threat to farmers around the world, new research has found potash can help produce quality yields in root crops and potatoes because it helps plants to store water.

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