Southport, Tarleton, Lancashire, UK 24th March, 2015. UK Weather. "Still conditions with rain forecast" ideal weather for fertilising fields for summer crops. Commonly used fertiliser nutrients are nitrogen, phosphate, potash, sulphur,magnesium and lime here used to correct soil acidity. Fertiliser or manure must not usually be applied within two metres of the centre of a hedgerow or watercourse. This area, largely rural land devoted to vegetable crops grown on the rich and fertile soil of Tarleton Moss, supplies many of the major supermarkets in the UK.
The top grade farming land in West Lancashire means that employment in agriculture in the authority is by far the highest of any in Lancashire. The area is a significant producer of field vegetables and crops under glass/plastic. The farming land allocated to fruit and vegetables production in the authority area represents 94% of the Lancashire total and 71% of the North West total. Some of the numerous enterprises active in this production are Huntapac Produce Ltd, a large and well-established family firm that grows, packs and distributes organic and conventional root vegetables, brassicas and salads to most of the major supermarkets. Len Wright Salads, and Dobsons Salads in Tarleton are growers of salad crops. It also sources produce from a number of local growers to improve the company's ability to respond effectively to the demands of the major supermarkets and food processors.
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