Dairy
Get the timing of your slurry application right this spring
Now that the slurry spreading period is only a matter of days away for farms in Zone A, farmers needs...
Potassium
Agri-Business
DAFM: Sales of fertiliser increase by over 8% in a year
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has said that total fertiliser sales have increased by almost 8.3%...
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Farm Diversification Seminar to take place next week
An insightful seminar known as the ‘Farm Diversification Seminar’ is set to take place Tuesday, January 28 2025 from 9:30a.m...
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...
Agri-Business
DAFM confirms slight increase in fertiliser sales
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that 956,163t of fertiliser was sold over the first...
Dairy
What fertiliser should you be spreading at this time of year?
It is important to finish your grazing season off on a high, and spreading the right fertiliser will help you...
Dairy
Is potassium the key for grass growth this autumn?
With many farmers around the country focusing on getting their silage in with the good weather over the last week,...
Agri-Business
Irish researchers on project to reduce fossil-based fertiliser imports
Irish researchers are taking part in a multi-million euro project aiming to reduce dependency on fossil-based fertiliser imports. Europe is...
Tillage
The role of potassium in cereal plant nutrition
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has published an overview of the role played by potassium in maximising cereal plant nutrition....
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Spring Into Action: Clean Up Your Dairy Hygiene Routine
Having a dairy hygiene programme in place is crucial, as when spring arrives, Irish dairy farmers are in the thick...
Agri-Business
DAFM reports 7% drop in overall fertiliser sales
337,246t of fertiliser was sold in the first two quarters of the fertiliser year for 2024, according to the Department...
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...
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
Potassium availability linked to moisture content of soils
According to a soil specialist based at the University of Adelaide in Australia, potassium (K) availability is linked to the...
Tillage
Potassium affects both yield and quality of grain - PDA
According to the Potash Development Association (PDA), potassium affects both the yield and quality of grain, as well as the...
Tillage Technical
Impact of catch and cover crops on potassium cycling
According to the Potash Development Association (PDA), catch and cover crops form an important cog in the tillage regenerative farming...
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Watch: The multipurpose material for the agricultural sector
Discover how Stokbord is the multipurpose material for the agricultural sector and is taking the agricultural and equestrian world by...
Tillage
Crops: Impact of soil pH on nutrient availability
According to the Potash Development Association (PDA), soil pH must be considered the all-important starting point of any crop fertiliser...
Tillage Technical
Phosphorous and potassium requirements for cereal crops in 2022
The latest Teagasc crops update reviews the range of phosphorous (P) and potassium (K) requirements that will deliver optimal results...
Grass
Making the most of slurry to replenish lost nutrients
Whether it be saving first-cut silage or taking paddocks out of the rotation, it is important not to forget the...
Dairy
Why potassium is key to getting the most out of your nitrogen fertiliser
Fertiliser nutrients are not applied to make plants grow; it is rather a lack of an adequate supply of one...