Dairy
Reducing your reliance on chemical nitrogen
A key driver in profit is grass grown and grass utilised. If you can achieve high levels of this while...
fertiliser plan
Dairy
Why soil testing is more important than ever
Soil testing is becoming increasingly popular on farms across the country. Its benefits include saving on fertiliser and maximising grass...
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Dairy
Optimising fertiliser usage during a poor grass growing year
Optimising your fertiliser usage during this slow grass growing season is crucial, as PastureBase Ireland figures have shown that grass...
Dairy
The importance of completing a fertiliser plan
With the unpredictability in weather, the price of fertiliser, and the new constraints around how much fertiliser you can use,...
Tillage
10 steps to control tillage fertiliser costs in 2022
According to Teagasc, fertiliser costs increased in early 2021. However, in the last six months, prices have escalated to all-time...
Dairy
How to make the most effective use of spring N
Weather and ground conditions have halted or delayed the spreading of slurry in the two open zones. But once conditions...
Grass
Efficient use of fertiliser: Getting up to speed with the paddocks on your farm
Preparing a farm fertiliser plan through regular soil sampling is a key part of ensuring that fertiliser is being used...