Tillage
Tillage: The impact of soil pH on nutrient availability
Agronomists agree that soil pH must be considered the all-important starting-point of any crop fertiliser plan. This is because the...
Potash
Tillage
Autumn crop establishment – there is no room for error
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has highlighted the importance of effective crop establishment, where winter cereals are concerned. Getting soil...
Tillage
Tillage: The potash nutrition of cereal crops
The role of potash in maximising cereal yields has been profiled by a number of agencies to coincide with the...
Tillage
Tillage: Shallow cultivation of post-harvest stubbles
Teagasc has confirmed that shallow cultivation of post-harvest stubbles must take place within 10 days of baling. In cases where...
Tillage
Delivering adequate potash for cover crops and herbal leys
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has published a newsletter highlighting the nutritional requirements of cover crops and herbal leys. These...
Dairy
Grass quality and getting potash into the ground
Grass quality has been consistently poor in the last number of weeks, which is largely down to the poor weather...
Tillage
Delivering adequate potash to winter cover crops is crucial - PDA
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has published a newsletter highlighting the nutritional requirements of winter cover crops and herbal leys....
Tillage
Research: Impact of potash levels on straw strength
There is now evidence to confirm the significant impact of soil potash levels and straw strength within cereal crops. Of...
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...
Tillage
Tillage: Potash remains key nutrient for potato crops
Potash is a key nutrient for potato crops, impacting on the yield and quality of tubers, as well as the...
Dairy
P and K 'holiday' will reduce Irish soil fertility levels
Farmers opting to take phosphate and potash (P and K) holidays over recent years may well see this impact negatively...
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....
Tillage
Potassium critical in reversing impact of waterlogging in soils
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has emphasised the role of potassium in reversing the impact of waterlogging in soils. This...
Tillage
How farmers can plan for the tillage year ahead
Planning for the tillage year ahead is an obvious priority at this time for those farmers committed to growing crops....
Tillage
Advice: Making best use of organic manures and slurries
Agricultural Development and Advisory Service (ADAS) has recently compiled a series of guidelines, advising farmers on how they can make...
Tillage
Pitfalls to avoid when growing forage maize
Getting seeds down to the right depths is one of the key requirements when it comes to successfully establishing crops...
Tillage
What is the value of magnesium as a nutrient source for crops?
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has updated its potash, phosphate and sulphur recommendations for cereal crops. It has also published...
Tillage Technical
Tillage: The role of potash in the nutrition of cereals
The role of potash in maximising cereal yields and grain quality has been profiled by a number of agronomists to...