Dairy Technical
Now is a good time to correct soil fertility
A focus for farms over the coming weeks should be on improving soil fertility and thus improving the growth potential...
pH
Dairy Technical
Focus on improving soil fertility this autumn
As we head into the backend of the year, farmers should begin to focus on improving or maintaining the soil...
Grass
Soil testing survey reveals important grassland fertility trends
The end of March this year was marked by the successful completion of the European Exceptional Adjustment Aid (EAA) funded...
Dairy
Volatility to remain a challenge for the dairy sector
Milk price volatility will remain a major challenge for the dairy sector, according to AFBI (Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute) chief...
Environment
Why soil fertility is all about getting the pH right first
Lime is one of the most important nutrients any farmer can spread on their land to address soil pH issues,...
Environment
Do you condition score your earthworm populations?
The regular assessment of earthworm populations will provide farmers with important perspectives on the overall health status of their soils,”...
Environment
65% of dairy farms have a lime requirement
Lime is required on up to 65% of dairy farms, the statistic is a major concern as land is the...