Environment
The prohibited application period for farmers spreading chemical fertiliser has now ended with all zones now open.
Dairy
The spreading period for chemical fertiliser reopens tomorrow, January 27, for farmers in 'Zone A' which means that plans should be...
The last day to spread slurry this year is September 30, which means there is less than a fortnight to get out what remaining slurry is...
N.Ireland
DAERA is reminding farmers in Northern Ireland that the closed period for spreading chemical fertiliser is fast approaching.
Beef
Changes to regulations surrounding the application of chemical N and P fertiliser on farms has caused a significant level of confusion...
Dairy Technical
Get chemical fertiliser spread onto to paddocks that are suitable and get grass growing was Michael Egan a research officer with Teagasc.
Farmers are being urged to "maximise slurry nutrient use" by having adequate slurry storage and only spreading it at optimal times.
Agri-Business
While ground conditions are still poor in most parts of the country, the first round of chemical fertiliser will...
Spreading fertiliser during the spring is important to boost grass growth and increase the amount of forage presented on farms.
With spring fast approaching, farmers in many parts of the country will be planning a date to apply their first round of chemical fertiliser.
Grass
New research suggests that both organic and inorganic fertiliser use may contribute to concentrations of microplastics in soils.
The closed period for the application of chemical fertiliser will begin on Friday, September 15, as the deadline is fast approaching.
The final day for spreading chemical fertiliser in 2023 is September 14 - which is a little over two weeks away.
A 25% cut in the use of chemical nitrogen fertiliser by 2030 is achievable "with limited adverse impact on farm income", the CCAC has said.
Beef Technical
Teagasc has issue some dry weather advice to farmers that are starting to see the affects of the current dry spell on their farms.
The chemical fertiliser spreading period is now permitted for two of the three zones, but should you start spreading?
Once-a-day (OAD) milking in early lactation can be an extremely effective way of reducing the workload on farms in early lactation.
Developing a soil health plan for farms is possible one of the most important things a farmer could do over the winter months.
The possibility of reduced availability of chemical fertiliser next spring has been highlighted once again in recent weeks.
The prohibited application period for the spreading of slurry is set to come to an end next week in all but four counties...
Having your soil in the optimum pH can go a long way to reducing chemical fertiliser bills on your farm this spring.
Grass quality is vitally important on a dairy farm to maintain production and milk quality, while also reducing production costs.
Lime is often called the forgotten fertiliser of Irish agriculture - using soil sampling to correct soil pH offers many benefits to farmers.
