Grass
Dry conditions could offer chance for lime application
The current spell of mild, dry weather that most of the country is experiencing is keeping ground conditions in good...
Lime
Tillage
Agricultural lime remains a critically important farm input
Agricultural lime should always be regarded as a valuable soil conditioner. It acts to enhance the availability of potash and...
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Environment
EPA: Agri emissions down due to less lime and lower milk output
Agricultural emissions were down 2.6% (-129 kt CO2 eq) in the first quarter of 2024 due to reduced lime application...
N.Ireland
Major NI lime producer acquired by French group
Northern Ireland-based Kilwaughter Minerals, a major producer of lime, is set to become part of the multi-national Saint-Gobain group. The...
Agri-Business
DAFM reminds farmers of latest date for spreading lime
Farmers have been reminded that the end of the month (Thursday, October 31) marks the latest date for spreading lime...
Dairy
Improving soil fertility needs to be prioritised going into winter
Maintaining a good soil fertility status is the cornerstone of dairy production systems or any farm production system, and this...
Agri-Business
Liming payments issued to date exceed €7.4m
Total payments issued to date under the 2023 National Liming Programme exceed €7.4 million, the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
Beef News
Should lime be spread before or after slurry/fertiliser?
Ground conditions are relatively good across most parts of the country and where cuts of silage have been secured over...
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Beef
Liming deadline extended further until October 31
A further extension to the date by which lime must be spread under the National Liming Programme has been announced...
Beef
Call for liming deadline extension until year-end
The rural development chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), John Curran has called for an extension to the deadline...
Agri-Business
One month left to spread lime as deadline approaches
Farmers now have one month left to spread lime purchased under the National Liming Programme, with the final date for...
Agri-Business
Fertiliser sales fell by 18% in 2023 for the second year
Total fertiliser sales fell by 18% for the second year running in 2023 to 1.1 million tonnes, according to figures...
Agri-Business
June liming deadline remains despite weather conditions
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said he does “not envisage” any further extension to the...
Beef
Lime usage expected to double in coming years
It is envisaged that lime usage on Irish farms will double over the coming years. Moreover, this enhanced usage level...
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Calf milk replacer range with Opti-Skim sees expansion
Auctus has now launched the newest edition to its calf milk replacer product range. There are now seven calf milk...
Beef
Soil fertility levels 'tailing off' on Irish farmers - specialist
Johnstown-Castle-based, soil fertility specialist, Mark Plunkett, has been confirming the benefits of enhanced lime usage that has been recorded across...
Grass
Renewed calls for liming extension as deadline approaches
There are renewed calls for the fast-approaching deadline for spreading under the National Liming Programme to be pushed out beyond...
Environment
Lime - cheapest and most effective soil conditioner
A leading Teagasc climate advisor has welcomed the significant upturn in agricultural lime usage recorded throughout Ireland over recent years....
CAP / Schemes
No intention for more time for liming after 'generous extension'
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has again ruled out allowing more time to spread lime under...