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What should I spread after my second-cut silage?

July 26, 2019

As second cuts were harvested that bit earlier this year, many farmers are in the predicament on whether or not they should go…

Protected urea: ‘The largest measure to reduce our greenhouse gases’

July 6, 2019

Dairy

Sustainability was the hot topic of discussion at the recent Moorepark Open Day. Understanding what sustainability is, is one thing, but implementing sustainable…

Video: Calibrate your fertiliser spreader…using your phone

June 25, 2019

Tillage

Fertiliser is one of the most expensive inputs used on farms across the country. It is essential to ensure it is being used…

Fertiliser bags slashed in vandal attack on farm

May 28, 2019

Rural Life

A substantial amount of fertiliser was vandalised in a criminal attack on a farm over the weekend, with Garda investigations ongoing. Gardaí are…

Grass advice: Can’t afford to take your foot off the pedal

May 26, 2019

Dairy

Despite the exceptionally dry weather and the soil moisture deficits (SMDs) in some parts of the country, we must remember not to take…

Grass advice: Making use of a very valuable resource

May 9, 2019

Dairy

The good weather over the weekend gave some farmers the opportunity to cut any surplus paddocks for bales. These paddocks – on the…

Minister called on to clarify supports for CAN-to-urea switch

May 2, 2019

Agri Politics

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed has been called on to clarify what supports his department is willing to offer…

Tillage management: Watch your nitrogen limits

April 16, 2019

Tillage

Many farmers have completed or are nearing completion of nitrogen (N) applications on winter crops. It’s important to stay within the limits when…

New fertiliser – made from used batteries – to hit the market

April 12, 2019

Tillage

A company in Finland has developed a new type of zinc and manganese-based fertiliser – made from ordinary, everyday alkaline batteries. The multi-nutrient…

Fertiliser prices: CAN ranging from €270/t to €285/t

April 10, 2019

Tillage

Fertiliser prices have dropped back in recent weeks. AgriLand took a round up of prices from merchants in various parts of the country.…

Grass advice: Time to change the mindset; time to think silage

April 6, 2019

Beef

Actions and decisions made now will determine the quality and quantity of silage in next year’s pit and bales. As some farmers start…

How much is contract fertiliser spreading costing?

April 6, 2019

Beef

On almost any journey you take these days you will see a fertiliser spreader somewhere along the way. So how much is fertiliser…

Fertiliser: Now is your chance to take the bull by the horns

March 21, 2019

Dairy

Determination is key to getting the fertiliser out in these difficult spreading conditions. The second round is fast approaching and the slow grass…

Slow and steady wins the race on soil fertility

March 11, 2019

Dairy

Little by little progress is being made – across the country – on soil fertility levels. Speaking at the precise application of fertiliser…

Correct spreader set-up avoids fertiliser waste

March 10, 2019

Dairy

Start the spreading season off on a high with the correct set-up of your fertiliser spreader. Although the current wet weather conditions have…

Have you completed your fertiliser shopping list for 2019?

March 9, 2019

Dairy

Farmers are coming under increasing pressure to maintain and improve air and water quality.So, it is important that they are getting the most…

Sulphur: The last piece of the jigsaw puzzle

March 3, 2019

Dairy

Sulphur (S) and nitrogen (N) go hand-in-hand when it comes to maximising grass production and sward quality during the grazing season. In the…

Fertiliser: Ideal conditions for spreading on the way

February 24, 2019

Tillage

With a dry spell of weather forecast for the coming week and soil temperatures on the rise it is the ideal time to…

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